Okx
Senior Risk Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Posted a month ago
The role
The Senior Risk Manager supports the Regional Head of Risk in overseeing financial and non-financial risks across the region. The role maintains risk frameworks, controls, governance, and reporting to ensure alignment with Group standards and regulatory requirements.
What you will do
- Support the Regional Head of Risk in overseeing financial and non-financial risks across the region's entities.
- Maintain and enhance regional risk frameworks, internal controls, and governance documentation.
- Identify, assess, and monitor financial and non-financial risks against the firm's approved risk appetite.
- Support the implementation of risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs).
- Review third-party and outsourcing risk assessments and maintain the enterprise risk register.
- Maintain risk governance documentation and reporting including policies and KRIs.
- Coordinate with Compliance, Legal, and other functions to incorporate regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audit activities and assist in preparing for regulatory reviews.
Required qualifications
- 7 years of experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, or compliance within regulated financial services, fintech, or digital asset firms.
- Experience supporting or contributing to the build-out of a risk function.
- Working knowledge of financial and non-financial risk domains.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and jurisdictions.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Fluent in English.
- Legally eligible to work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Nice to have
- Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, PRM, or CRMA
- Additional languages
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
About the company
OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet. It is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets.