Senior Manager Of Crypto Operations, Risk (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Manager of Crypto Operations, Risk (Fintech): Lead the end-to-end crypto risk program, setting the strategy, operating model, and execution roadmap for enterprise risk management as the crypto business expands internationally with an accent on risk appetite, governance, and regulatory alignment. Focus on implementing risk appetite statements, enterprise and product risk assessments, and issue management, while partnering closely with Compliance, Security, Engineering, Product, Legal, and Internal Audit.

Location: The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment.

Company

hirify.global's mission is to democratize finance for all.

What you will do

• Define and mature the crypto risk management strategy and operating model, establishing and refining risk policies, standards, and procedures.
• Own the Risk Appetite Statements for Crypto entities and implement a comprehensive KRI framework with thresholds, alerts, and escalation paths.
• Lead RCSAs, Enterprise Risk Assessments, and Product/Change Risk Assessments.
• Oversee issues and remediation plans end-to-end, and partner with first-line owners and Internal Audit on control design, testing, and continuous monitoring.
• Build executive-ready dashboards and monthly/quarterly risk reports in collaboration with data teams.
• Own and scale Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP).

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in risk management within crypto, fintech, broker-dealer, payments, or adjacent financial services; 3+ years leading teams or owning risk programs.
• Deep understanding of crypto products and infrastructure and associated operational, technology, market, liquidity, and financial crime risks.
• Demonstrated track record building and scaling risk management programs, KRIs/metrics, and governance in fast-paced, regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end risk assessment lifecycles, issue/incident management, and enterprise resilience (BIA/BCP/DRP).
• Direct exposure to regulatory frameworks and expectations across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., NYDFS/BitLicense, state MSB oversight, OFAC/FinCEN, MiCA, DORA), and experience working with auditors/regulators.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community.
• The office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
• hirify.global provides equal opportunity for all applicants and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws.