Head of Risk Management
Weekday AI (YC W21) · Sicily Island, LA · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Risk Management
- Set up and manage the Risk Management Framework: Establish appropriate risk policies and procedures to minimize the Company's risks
- Recommend updates to the Risk Appetite Statement: Advise the Board of Directors on annual updates and appropriate risk tolerance limits, clearly outlining the level of risk acceptable in line with strategic goals
- Maintain a risk register: Systematically record identified risks and mitigation actions
- Identify, analyze, quantify, and mitigate risks: Address risks faced by the Company with appropriate actions
- Conduct ongoing risk assessments: Regularly evaluate risks to ensure they are managed effectively
Credit and Counterparty Risk Management
- Design, enforce and monitor credit risk policies and oversee exposures
- Implement risk measurement methodologies: Recommend risk appetite thresholds and develop monitoring tools
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements: Maintain activities within relevant risk-related regulations
General Support
- Support the preparation of reports for the Board of Directors, senior management, auditors, and regulatory authorities
- Respond to information requests from regulators and auditors, and provide assistance during thematic reviews conducted by these parties
- Participate in meetings as required
Requirements
- Min Experience: 5+ years
- Location: Malta, Sicily, Italy, Greece, Tunisia, Albania
- JobType: full-time
Skills
- Familiarity with the operations of the crypto, investment, or banking sectors (advantage)
- Relevant qualification in financial services or compliance (required)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Sound judgment and analytical abilities
- Follow-up skills and the ability to communicate clearly and promptly
- Team player skills with a genuine interest in digital assets and blockchain technology
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and a willingness to explore new frontiers in technology and compliance
- Good-to-have skills: Financial Risk, Market Risk, legal entity risk