Senior Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

5 Days ago • All levels

About the job

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OKX is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to build and scale their global risk management program. Ideal candidate has experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, audit, project and program management, risk assessments, and strong understanding of risk & control frameworks. Experience with GRC systems and digital assets is highly desirable.

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.

We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Risk Manager to join the Enterprise Risk Team to build and scale an effective global risk management program. We’re looking for a risk management professional with technology and digital asset expertise. You will join OKX's Enterprise Risk team and partner with colleagues across Compliance, Legal, Finance, Risk, Internal Audit, Product, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a comprehensive risk management program, focusing on risk assessments, internal controls, and effective reporting to Board and management committees. You will report to OKX' Group Head of Enterprise Risk Strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

Execute a robust enterprise-wide risk assessment program that comprehensively assesses strategic, operational, financial, third-party, and digital asset-specific risks; ensuring that risk management is embedded across all business units and functions within the organization.
Execute the Risk and Control Self Assessment [RCSA] program for the company, to document the risk and controls at a global and local entity level.
Streamline how policies are managed throughout the company, i.e. make sure global/local policies are consistent and efficiently designed and risk/ control information related to these policies is updated in the GRC system. In addition, manage the policy lifecycle of policies.
Support the preparation of regular and ad-hoc standardized and visually compelling risk reports for ERM governance, boards, and other relevant stakeholders.
Support the tracking and documentation of risks, controls and mitigating actions within the GRC system of record, Workiva.
Partner with compliance, security, finance, product, engineering, and other teams to integrate risk management principles into daily operations and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate and execute key risk initiatives and cross functional risk projects as needed.
Support increasing risk awareness across the organization through business interactions, risk awareness sessions etc.

What We Look For In You

Experience in enterprise risk management, compliance or audit function.
Proven experience in project and program management, conducting risk assessments, including risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks and policy management.
Experience with GRC systems on a global scale, ideally with Workiva
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor reporting to different audiences.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of an organization.
Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in / knowledge of the digital asset space (cryptocurrency, blockchain) is highly desirable.
Chinese/Mandarin fluency preferred.