Job Summary
The Risk Officer is a critical role within our cryptocurrency exchange in Bahrain. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the exchange's comprehensive risk management framework. This role requires a deep understanding of cryptocurrency markets, regulatory requirements, and risk management best practices to ensure our operations remain secure, compliant, and resilient.
Core Responsibilities
- Framework Development: Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework addressing market, credit, operational, cybersecurity, AML/CFT, and regulatory risks.
- Risk Assessment: Proactively identify and assess potential risks across trading, custody, compliance, technology, and operations using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Mitigation & Controls: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, policies, and controls relating to KYC/AML, transaction monitoring, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) against risk appetite and provide regular risk profile reports to senior management and the board.
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