Senior Model Risk Quant Manager (Crypto)

TL;DR

Senior Model Risk Quant Manager (AI/ML/Crypto): Independent validation of FinCrime, AML, and AI/ML models as part of the second line of defense with an accent on quantitative rigor and regulatory compliance. Focus on performing conceptual soundness reviews, quantitative performance testing, and building an enterprise AI Governance framework.

Location: Hong Kong or Singapore

Company

hirify.global is a leading crypto exchange and developer of the hirify.global Wallet, providing millions of users and institutions access to crypto trading and decentralized applications.

What you will do

• Lead independent quantitative validation of FinCrime, AML, AI/ML, and Generative AI models across the organization.
• Perform conceptual soundness and data integrity reviews, assessing model theory, assumptions, and applicability to crypto-specific risk typologies.
• Execute quantitative performance testing, including back-testing, sensitivity analysis, drift detection, and adversarial robustness assessments for AI/ML models.
• Provide effective challenge to model owners and author formal validation reports for governance committees and regulatory inspections.
• Track validation findings through remediation and maintain the enterprise Model Inventory.
• Contribute to the development of validation playbooks and AI Governance frameworks under the Global Head of MRM.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of quantitative experience, including at least 3 years in independent model validation (2LOD) at a financial institution, fintech, or crypto firm.
• Hands-on experience validating statistical, machine learning, and Generative AI models (fairness, explainability, and drift detection).
• Strong programming proficiency in Python, SQL, and R.
• Working knowledge of MRM and AI governance frameworks (e.g., SR 11-7, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).
• Experience with cloud/big-data platforms such as BigQuery, Snowflake, or Databricks.

Nice to have

• Experience with crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, or blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic).
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, CAMS, or CCAS.
• Familiarity with smart contract risk analysis, DeFi protocol risk, and stablecoin flows.
• Experience validating Generative AI and Agentic AI models.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a diverse environment driven by principles: "We Before Me", "Do the Right Thing", and "Get Things Done".
• Opportunity to impact the global regulatory compliance of a leading crypto exchange.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI/ML and Generative AI applications in a fintech context.