Senior Risk Officer
"What You'll Be Doing"
About This Role
We're looking for a Senior Risk Officer to help build and run risk management across Blockchain.com. This is a company-wide role: you'll help identify, measure, and manage risk across our business lines, working closely with Compliance, Legal, Finance, Product, and Operations to strengthen our overall risk posture as we continue to scale and expand the business.
What You'll Be Doing
Help design, implement, and administer risk management frameworks, policies, and controls across the company's business lines
Identify, measure, monitor, and report on key risk categories, including market, credit, liquidity, operational, technology, legal, and counterparty risk
Establish and maintain risk tolerance limits, monitor for breaches, and escalate issues to senior management and governance committees as needed
Support the risk management program for the firm's regulated derivatives entities, covering areas such as customer fund segregation, margin and collateral adequacy, capital risk, and settlement risk
Partner with the compliance function and regulatory counsel to ensure risk controls meet applicable regulatory expectations across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates
Help oversee risk related to digital asset collateral, including valuation, haircuts, custody arrangements, and liquidation triggers
Prepare and deliver regular risk exposure reporting to senior management, risk committees, and, where applicable, regulators and self-regulatory organizations
Partner with Product and Engineering to assess and manage risk as new products and features are launched
Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience planning
Contribute to the annual review and testing of risk management programs and controls, and help track remediation of identified gaps
Advise senior leadership on emerging risks as the business and its product offerings evolve, including in fast-moving areas like crypto derivatives
What We're Looking For
8+ years of risk management experience at a financial institution, broker-dealer, futures firm, exchange, or similar regulated entity
Strong working knowledge of core risk disciplines—market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk—and how they apply in practice
Experience building, implementing, or enhancing a risk management program or framework
Excellent judgment and the confidence to make sound risk calls in a fast-moving, evolving business
Clear, plain-English communication skills—you can explain risk concepts to engineers, executives, and regulators alike
Comfort working across a wide range of stakeholders and business lines in a company supporting multiple regulated activities
Bonus Points
Experience with futures, derivatives, or FCM risk management, including customer fund segregation, margin, and collateral risk
Experience supporting a new regulated entity through registration, licensing, or similar regulatory processes
Familiarity with crypto or digital asset products and their associated risks
Experience with enterprise risk management programs spanning multiple business lines or entities
Familiarity with risk considerations across multiple regulatory regimes and jurisdictions
Why Join Us
Full-time salary based on experience, with meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
A Work from Anywhere Policy allowing remote work from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year
ClassPass access
Unlimited vacation policy
Apple equipment provided
The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
A flexible work culture
About Blockchain Futurist Conference
The Blockchain Futurist Conference is Canada's largest and most impactful blockchain and Web3 event, consistently bringing together the brightest minds and most innovative projects for an unforgettable experience. As the premier platform for exploring the future of decentralized technologies, we curate an unparalleled agenda featuring keynotes from industry pioneers, hands-on workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption and development of blockchain, AI, and emerging tech by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and showcasing groundbreaking advancements that redefine our digital world. We operate with a dynamic, forward-thinking culture, embracing innovation, collaboration, and a passion for the decentralized future. Our team thrives on the excitement of bringing together a global community dedicated to building Web3. We value creativity, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our attendees and partners. While our events are physical, our core team operates remotely, leveraging the very technologies we champion to stay connected and productive. Join us and be at the nexus of blockchain innovation. Working with the Blockchain Futurist Conference means becoming an integral part of shaping the narrative and trajectory of the Web3 space. You'll gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge projects, engage with global thought leaders, and contribute to an event that truly moves the needle for the blockchain ecosystem. If you're passionate about crypto, NFTs, DeFi, and DAOs, and eager to make a tangible impact in a fast-evolving industry, your future belongs with us.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Blockchain Futurist Conference 's official website and follow their application process.