Token Risk Senior Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
The Token Risk Senior Manager will assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with listing new Tokens on the exchange. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive risk assessments for new token listing proposals, identifying and assessing market, liquidity, operational, credit, legal, and regulatory risks. The role involves developing a Token Risk Rating Framework, preparing risk memos for internal approval, participating in listing committees, and monitoring post-listing risks. This role requires leading coordination across stakeholders for end-to-end risk assessment and control implementation. Additionally, the role monitors market maker readiness and liquidity support arrangements.
Must have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in financial product risk management, with at least 2 years focused on cryptocurrency or digital asset risk
- Strong knowledge of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and associated financial products
- Proven experience with risk frameworks, stress testing, and scenario analysis in the context of digital assets
- Understanding of regulatory environments and compliance requirements related to crypto assets
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Good to have:
- Experience working in a crypto exchange, trading platform, or fintech environment
- Knowledge of derivatives, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other emerging crypto-related products
- Relevant certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are a plus
7 skills required
Job Details
OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.
OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.
Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.
OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Token Risk Review Specialist to assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with listing new Tokens on the exchange. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in risk management with exposure to market and trading risk, blockchain, crypto risk management, and a deep understanding of the lifecycle of new token launches. This role will focus on ensuring the safety and soundness of our new Token listings by reviewing their risk profiles and making strategic recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Token Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
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Support comprehensive risk assessments for new token listing proposals by conducting independent second-line reviews, identifying key risks across tokenomics, project fundamentals, counterparty exposure, community and ecosystem health, and technical/smart contract aspects; coordinate closely with first-line teams and other stakeholders to ensure thorough risk identification and mitigation
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Identify and assess market, liquidity, operational, credit, legal, and regulatory risks associated with the token.
Token Risk Ratings Development
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Help in the development of Token Risk Rating Framework to assign internal risk scores to tokens based on quantitative and qualitative criteria
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Regularly review and recalibrate ratings based on evolving market data, events, and project developments.
Governance & Approval Process Management
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Prepare formal Token Risk Memos summarizing identified risks, mitigants, and recommendations for internal approval forums.
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Participate in internal listing committees and risk forums to provide risk-based opinions on new token listings.
Market Maker
& Liquidity Risk Assessment
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Evaluate market maker readiness, token market depth projections, and liquidity support arrangements (if any) to ensure orderly market trading post-listing.
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Monitor risk of price manipulation or liquidity withdrawal post-listing.
Listing Policy & Risk Framework Development
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Support the Token Listing Committee to develop and maintain the exchange’s token listing risk policies, procedures and listing metrics
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Propose updates to risk criteria based on evolving market, regulatory, and industry trends.
Post-Listing Risk Monitoring
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Define key risk indicators (KRIs) for newly listed tokens and support the post-listing risk monitoring framework.
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Recommend actions (trading halts, margin adjustments, delisting) in case of emerging risk events.
Cross-Functional Coordination
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Lead proactive coordination across multiple stakeholders — including Product, Legal, Compliance, Listing, Operations, and Market Surveillance — to ensure comprehensive, end-to-end risk assessment and control implementation for every token listing.
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Act as the central point of accountability for risk-related discussions ensuring that all functional teams are aligned on risk exposures, mitigation measures, and decision-making frameworks before and after token go-live.
What We Look For In You
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience in financial product risk management, with at least 2 years focused on cryptocurrency or digital asset risk.
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Strong knowledge of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and associated financial products.
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Proven experience with risk frameworks, stress testing, and scenario analysis in the context of digital assets.
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Understanding of regulatory environments and compliance requirements related to crypto assets.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including product, legal, compliance, and finance.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working in a crypto exchange, trading platform, or fintech environment.
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Knowledge of derivatives, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other emerging crypto-related products.
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Relevant certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are a plus.
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