The Role
Lead and own risk oversight for a multi-asset Trading Venue: design and maintain venue-specific risk frameworks; oversee market surveillance, participant, systems, algorithmic trading and DLT infrastructure risks; assess business continuity; and act as the MFSA-approved accountable point for trading-venue risk and regulatory liaison.
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Senior Risk Manager
OKX Europe Markets Ltd | Malta | Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Who We AreAt OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of blockchain to users around the world through OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the TeamThe Group Risk function provides independent, second-line oversight of risk across the Group's portfolio of entities. This role sits within that function, focused on the risk oversight of the Company's Trading Venue segment.
About the OpportunityThis is a unique opportunity to build and own the risk function for a multi-asset-class Trading Venue — spanning a broad range of financial instruments — with a DLT overlay. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing and managing the risks specific to operating a Trading Venue, including market conduct, participant risk, systems and controls, and the distinct operational and settlement risks introduced by the DLT infrastructure. You will hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA and act as the venue's dedicated point of accountability for risk matters.
What You'll Be Doing- Trading Venue Risk Framework: Design, implement and maintain a risk management framework specific to the Trading Venue segment, covering market, operational, conduct and technology risk
- Market Surveillance Oversight: Independently assess the effectiveness of the venue's market surveillance arrangements in identifying rule infringements, disorderly trading conditions, market abuse indicators and system disruptions
- Participant Risk Assessment: Assess prospective and existing members'/participants' trading ability and financial resource adequacy relative to the venue's settlement arrangements, working alongside Compliance's onboarding and fit-and-proper due diligence
- Systems and Controls Oversight: Independently assess the adequacy of the venue's systems and controls framework, including algorithmic trading resilience, capacity and technology risk
- DLT Infrastructure Risk Oversight: Assess the adequacy of the Trading Venue's arrangements specific to the DLT infrastructure
- Business Continuity Oversight: Independently assess the adequacy of the venue's business continuity arrangements (DRP, BCP, BCM) against MFSA requirements
- Regulatory Liaison: Support the Company's regulatory relationship with the MFSA on Trading Venue-specific risk matters, including correspondence, notifications and reporting
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration or a related field; a relevant risk or regulatory certification is preferred
- 8+ years' experience in a risk, compliance or regulatory role within a Trading Venue, Regulated Market, MTF/OTF operator or Exchange/equivalent market infrastructure
- Sound understanding of the MFSA regulatory framework (or an equivalent ESMA-supervised NCA) and MiFID II requirements applicable to Trading Venues
- Familiarity with DLT-based market infrastructure and the associated operational and settlement risk considerations is highly desirable
- Strong analytical ability, with the capacity to assess venue-level risk exposures, identify gaps and produce well-reasoned written analysis
- Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a newly established, independent reporting line, exercising sound judgement and escalating appropriately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal and Technology
- Eligible to hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA, or to obtain it in due course
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration or related field
- Relevant risk or regulatory certification
- 8+ years' experience in a risk, compliance or regulatory role within a Trading Venue, Regulated Market, MTF/OTF operator or Exchange/equivalent market infrastructure
- Sound understanding of the MFSA regulatory framework (or an equivalent ESMA-supervised NCA) and MiFID II requirements applicable to Trading Venues
- Familiarity with DLT-based market infrastructure and associated operational and settlement risk considerations
- Strong analytical ability to assess venue-level risk exposures, identify gaps and produce well-reasoned written analysis
- Comfortable operating with significant autonomy, exercising sound judgement and escalating appropriately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal and Technology
- Eligible to hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA, or to obtain it in due course
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above market, especially in engineering, product, and legal roles across major hubs. This positioning is consistently cited as a major attraction for candidates.
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Healthcare Strength — Role descriptions indicate comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums in some cases. Health coverage is highlighted alongside core benefits like PTO and parental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for education and fitness, meal perks and snacks, team-building budgets, and structured learning programs are described across locations. These extras enhance the total rewards package beyond base pay.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
