Head of Risk

About Flipster

Flipster is a cutting-edge trading platform focused on enhancing opportunities for investors in the cryptocurrency space. We prioritize innovation and creating a decentralized, well-governed environment that benefits investors, traders, and cutting-edge crypto projects. Flipster aims to unlock undiscovered potential and drive progress in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Risk Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and maintain the enterprise risk management strategy, risk appetite, and tolerance thresholds.

• Provide guidance to the Board and CEO on all risk-related matters.

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to adapt strategies accordingly.

• Governance & Framework Development

• Establish a risk governance framework covering various risks such as market, credit, liquidity, operational, and cybersecurity risks.

• Lead the Risk Committee and ensure regular risk reviews.

• Risk Assessment & Monitoring

• Conduct ongoing risk assessments related to market volatility, counterparty exposure, and regulatory compliance.

• Create and maintain effective risk measurement tools and indicators.

• Evaluate crypto assets and investment strategies for potential risks and vulnerabilities.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with different business units to enhance risk controls and support new product development.

• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Operations teams to integrate risk controls into workflows.

• Regulatory & External Engagement

• Develop strong relationships with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and auditors to ensure compliance.

• Serve as the main contact for regulators and ensure timely submission of risk reports.

• Represent Flipster in industry risk forums and engage with external auditors and consultants.

• Incident Response & Legal Risk Management

• Lead incident response and crisis management efforts.

• Collaborate with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.

• Engage with insurance partners to ensure appropriate coverage in the event of cyber incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA, PRM, CAMS, CISA, CRISC) are preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive risk management experience in regulated financial services.
• Digital asset or crypto platform experience for at least 3 years.
• Familiarity with Blockchain and cryptocurrency risks.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, policies, and quantitative risk metrics.
• Understanding of global crypto regulatory frameworks.
• Analytical, communication, and leadership skills essential.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and geographies.

Interview Process

• CV/Resume Screening
• First Round Interview
• Second Round Interview
• Third Round Interview