Member of Compliance, TPRM/ERM Lead

At Anchorage Digital, we are dedicated to creating an innovative digital asset platform tailored for institutional use within the cryptocurrency space.

Founded in 2017, Anchorage Digital is a compliant cryptocurrency platform offering a range of financial services and infrastructure solutions to institutions. With the distinction of being the primary federally chartered cryptocurrency bank in the US, Anchorage Digital delivers a unique blend of secure custody, regulatory adherence, diverse product offerings, and exceptional client support. We are actively seeking individuals to join our team who embody qualities of humility, creativity, and a thirst for knowledge.

Our team at Anchorage Digital is globally dispersed and embraces remote work. While our offices are located in prominent cities like New York City, Sioux Falls, Porto, Lisbon, and Singapore, we extend the flexibility to our team members to work remotely. We facilitate quarterly in-person collaboration days to foster teamwork and a deeper sense of community within our workforce.

As the Risk Lead overseeing Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), you will be spearheading the enhancement and expansion of enterprise-wide TPRM and ERM operations. Your role involves designing, developing, and scaling frameworks while ensuring operational excellence within Anchorage Digital.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Skills:

• Leverage expertise in TPRM and ERM best practices, particularly within complex regulatory environments in financial institutions.

Impact and Complexity of Work:

• Develop and advance TPRM framework, vendor management programs, and procurement processes across all Anchorage Digital entities.
• Formulate and enhance the ERM framework and associated policies and procedures.
• Address futuristic concepts, products, or technologies with a focus on tangible outcomes and technical accountability.
• Display consistency in delivering high-quality outcomes within set timelines and proactively escalate any risks to the appropriate channels.

Organizational Knowledge:

• Align initiatives and operations within the department, collaborate across departments, and harmonize efforts with Anchorage Digital's overarching strategic goals.
• Navigate complex issues with a deep understanding of the company's inner workings and promote cross-functional collaboration to anticipate and mitigate obstacles.
• Foster productive collaborations across teams to resolve technical discrepancies and challenges.

Communication and Influence:

• Present reports on TPRM and ERM to senior executives, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders, articulating complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• Define a coherent strategy for the team, ensuring streamlined execution, and proficiently communicate with various stakeholders.

Base Qualifications:

• Possess 10 - 15 years of experience in regulated financial services, specifically in TPRM and ERM within traditional financial institutions with a strong metrics-driven culture.
• Demonstrate analytical prowess, urgency in execution, punctuality, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to craft and implement programs, policies, and procedures.
• Proven track record in leadership, offering constructive feedback, stakeholder engagement, and fostering connections.
• Proficiency in swift decision-making, risk assessment, and effective prioritization.

Additional Points of Interest:

• A fascination with the musical "Hamilton" may earn you extra points.

Compensation Package at Anchorage Digital:

• Compensation is benchmarked against the market and informed by data.
• Full-time employees receive competitive salaries, valuable equity, and a comprehensive benefits package unique to each location and job grade.

Benefit Offering:

• Anchorage Digital prides itself on offering high-quality benefits and perks, including 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Comprehensive benefits are provided to employees on a global scale to ensure a well-rounded compensation package.

About Anchorage Digital: Who we are The Anchorage team, known as the Anchorage Village, boasts a diverse collective of experts from the realms of financial services, platform security, and blockchain technology. Together, our team of over 300 members share a common objective of revolutionizing the financial landscape and fueling safe participation in the dynamic digital asset realm.

Anchorage Digital is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment where all individuals, irrespective of background or identity, feel valued and connected. Embracing and celebrating diversity is integral to our ethos and fosters an environment where individuals can bring their authentic selves to work, maximizing their potential for exceptional performance.

Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a workplace free of discrimination based on race, religion, gender identity, or any other legally protected criteria. Anchorage Digital takes a holistic approach to evaluating applicants and does not discriminate based on prior criminal history, complying with all applicable laws.

Protecting client privacy is of utmost importance to Anchorage Digital, and the team is committed to upholding trust and confidentiality in handling personal and financial information in accordance with privacy policies.