Job Summary : We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Risk to oversee the full spectrum of risks across our organization, ensuring that they are managed effectively in line with both local and international regulations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trading risk and experience within traditional financial institutions, with a solid understanding of Hong Kong regulations (SFC) and a strong interest or experience in the crypto domain.
This role will also support our future overseas expansion, requiring adaptability to different regulatory environments.
Key Responsibilities : KYC & Onboarding : Oversee risk management for KYC and onboarding processes, ensuring smooth and compliant operations for retail users.
Trading Risk Management : Lead trading risk management initiatives, ensuring that all trading activities are conducted within the company's risk appetite and regulatory frameworks.
Business Empowerment : Collaborate with business units to support new initiatives, ensuring alignment with both company objectives and regulatory requirements.
Risk Oversight : Manage and oversee various types of risk, including market, credit, liquidity, operations, technology, new product, compliance, and wallet risk.
Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all risk management processes are compliant with local regulations in Hong Kong and prepare for regulatory compliance in future overseas markets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with the compliance, legal, and product teams to ensure new product launches and business developments meet regulatory requirements while fostering innovation.
Key Requirements : Risk Expertise : Proven experience in managing trading risk, with exposure to other risk categories such as market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk.
Regulatory Experience : Strong understanding of Hong Kong's regulatory environment (SFC) with experience in interacting with regulators.
Experience with overseas regulations is a plus.
Financial & Crypto Knowledge : Experience in traditional finance is essential, and crypto experience or a demonstrated interest in the domain is highly preferred.
Strategic & Creative Thinking : Ability to balance regulatory compliance with creative approaches to support business growth and development.
Leadership Skills : Strong leadership experience, with the ability to communicate risk management strategies clearly and effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Adaptability : Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and able to adapt to different regulatory landscapes, including potential international expansions.
Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, law, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications (CFA, FRM, etc.)
are a plus.
10+ years of risk management experience, particularly in a trading or financial services environment.
Experience working in regulated environments, particularly with the SFC or similar regulatory bodies.
About OSL OSL is the first HK-based and SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platform.
Offering over-the-counter (voice and electronic) digital assets execution, an agency exchange platform, customer segregated assets and the world's best insured custody solution of digital assets.
As the first SFC-licensed, HK-listed (863 HK) and 'Big-four'-audited digital asset and fintech company, OSL is one of the largest digital asset platforms, providing principal brokerage, custody, exchange and SaaS services to institutional clients and professional investors.