Risk Manager, Liquidity and Credit

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and 
cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Impact:

As a Risk Manager, Credit on the Enterprise Risk Team, you will play a crucial role in managing and mitigating credit and liquidity risks across FalconX. Your expertise will help ensure the firm's financial stability and operational resilience by safeguarding against potential liquidity shortfalls and credit exposures.

Responsibilities:

• Create, develop and execute strategies to manage firm-wide liquidity and credit risks effectively by collaborating with treasury, finance, and other relevant teams 
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of firm-wide liquidity and credit risks, identifying potential vulnerabilities and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Monitor and analyze liquidity metrics, funding sources, and cash flow projections to ensure adequate liquidity levels are maintained under various market conditions.
• Develop and implement risk metrics and monitoring tools to assess the firm's credit and liquidity exposure, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the firm's resilience to adverse market conditions and potential worst-case scenarios related to liquidity and credit.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in liquidity and credit management, providing actionable insights to inform risk management strategies.
• Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management, highlighting key liquidity and credit exposures, trends, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal risk policies, particularly those affecting liquidity and credit risk management, and update practices accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to enhance risk management processes, including automation of risk assessment and reporting procedures, and implement internal controls to safeguard against operational risks.
• Continuously update your knowledge of risk management practices, financial instruments, and technologies related to credit and liquidity

Success:

• As the Risk Manager, Liquidity and Credit, you will contribute to building robust in-house capabilities for credit and liquidity risk management, streamlining processes, and ensuring real-time, accurate risk information is available to all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate passion for working in a dynamic business environment, with enthusiasm to learn and grow within the digital assets industry.
• Collaborate effectively with all teams to achieve optimal financial outcomes for the organization.
• Exhibit strong multitasking abilities, work efficiently under pressure, prioritize tasks, and manage workload to meet internal needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, with 5-7+ years of experience in risk management, focusing on liquidity and credit risk.
• Experience working in a financial institution or financial services start-up.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Self-motivated, with great initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R, with a focus on financial modeling and analysis.
• Experience with liquidity and credit risk management tools and software.
• Prior experience in the cryptocurrency market is advantageous but not required.

Base pay for this role is expected to be between $153,000 - $207,000 USD for New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, and qualifications.

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

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