Operational & Technology Risk Lead
"About The Role"
About This Role
This isn't a maintenance role—it's a build role. You'll design the enterprise operational and technology risk program from the ground up, creating the taxonomy, governance structures, and AI-native tooling that make risk management a competitive advantage rather than a bottleneck. As decentralized finance, smart contracts, and tokenized securities reshape capital markets, you'll ensure our risk posture scales alongside innovation—without sacrificing speed or regulatory credibility.
What You'll Be Doing
Architect the enterprise risk taxonomy, appetite statements, and policy framework spanning operational and technology risk domains
Lead a risk and resiliency forum that drives real debate—not rubber-stamp status updates—across Engineering, Product, Treasury, and Compliance
Deliver board-level reporting that distills complex operational risk signals into clear, actionable recommendations
Own risk assessment for emerging products and markets, including tokenized assets, blockchain-based settlement rails, and international expansion
Build and run a global RCSA program suited to a partner-dependent, distributed operating model
Establish the enterprise control assurance methodology, including testing, deficiency classification, and remediation tracking
What We're Looking For
8+ years in operational or technology risk, ideally within fintech, crypto, or distributed ledger environments
Proven experience building risk frameworks from scratch in a regulated, high-growth environment
Strong grasp of how decentralized systems, smart contracts, and digital asset infrastructure introduce new risk vectors
Exceptional ability to translate technical and operational risk into business and board-level decisions
Comfort operating with high autonomy while driving cross-functional alignment
Sharp analytical mindset paired with pragmatic, builder-first instincts
Bonus Points
Direct experience assessing risk for blockchain, DeFi, or tokenized securities products
Familiarity with AI-driven risk tooling and automation
Background working within broker-dealer or global financial market infrastructure
Exposure to Web3 ecosystem partnerships or crypto-native platforms
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation with meaningful equity upside
A fintech culture that blends startup agility with Wall Street discipline
Direct influence over how risk management evolves across crypto, DeFi, and traditional markets
Genuine ownership and autonomy to build programs that scale with a category-defining platform
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit DriveWealth's official website and follow their application process.