About Crypto Finance Group
The Crypto Finance Group comprises two FINMA-regulated financial institutions and a BaFin-regulated subsidiary in Germany. As part of Deutsche Börse Group, Crypto Finance AG provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients. This includes one of the first FINMA-approved securities firms offering 24/7 brokerage services, along with custody, staking, infrastructure, and tokenisation solutions. Additionally, it features the first FINMA-approved manager of collective assets for crypto assets, managing the first Swiss crypto fund. Headquartered in Switzerland, the Crypto Finance Group's German subsidiary has secured four BaFin licenses to provide brokerage and custody services.
For further information, please visit: www.crypto-finance.com
The Crypto Finance Group is a fast-growing, exciting place to work with tremendous opportunities for personal growth and professional advancement. As Senior Risk Management Officer you will report to the Managing Director of Crypto Finance Deutschland. The main responsibility is to build and manage a viable risk framework which meets all regulatory requirements.
The starting date is as soon as possible in our new office in Frankfurt am Main.
Key responsibilities
- Identify and manage risks to the organisation, its employees, stakeholders, assets and operations
- Develop strategies and policies that will establish the framework, tools, procedures, and internal control standards to achieve successful risk identification and management within best practice standards
- Oversee and monitor the enterprise risk management activities of the organisation
- Facilitate and coordinate regular risk and control assessments, creation and continuous improvement of risk control structures, address any weaknesses, and produce reports to senior management
- Perform independent risk assessments and analyses to address potential or specific new risks related to products, operations, technology or security
- Handle risk related projects and work closely with business functions
- Advise senior management on specific risks scenarios and course of action to address these risks
- Manage loss event reporting, incident reporting, and investigation of root causes
- Possess leadership presence to promote risk culture, and train and motivate staff to adopt new risk management practices
Requirements
- Master’s degree in finance, economics or a technology-related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a comparable role in Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Controlling
- Experience in crypto and/or trading is a plus
- Compliance experience or knowledge of German financial market regulation is a plus
- Good knowledge of Excel
- Strong problem-solving mind-set, creative in finding solutions, structured in implementation
- A dynamic person with an innovative spirit, a positive attitude, and strong motivational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-driven, results-oriented, and hands-on, with an attention to detail
- Fluency in English, German is a plus
Benefits
- Join one of the largest global market infrastructure providers in realizing its major digital assets strategy
- Take part in and contribute to weekly knowledge sessions on crypto assets
- Gain deep insights into crypto asset trading, market making, execution strategies, settlement, custody, tokenisation, etc.
- Work in an inspiring, dynamic, and rapidly growing industry
- Join a team-oriented and entrepreneurial culture
Our Culture
At the heart of our company, we prioritise:
- Innovation and Continuous Learning
- Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
- Entrepreneurial Spirit and Flat Hierarchies
- Values such as Excellence, Delivery, Ownership, Passion, and Unity
Please note:
- We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies.
- Due to the German labour legislation, we can only accept applicants who have the right to work in Germany (are in possession of a German work permit or are EU/EFTA citizens). All other applications will not be considered.