Job Description
About us
XBTO is a leading institutional provider for digital assets. In 2015, XBTO was first to provide institutional-grade liquidity to major trading platforms. Since then, we have made significant efforts to create stability in the cryptocurrency markets.
XBTO offers a comprehensive regulated platform for digital assets and tailored investment solutions catered to sophisticated non-US investors and institutions. Our offering spans Asset Management, Trading, Custody, and Market Making.
With over nine years of experience in digital assets and more than twenty years in traditional finance, we offer expert insights and solutions to navigate the relatively new and dynamic field of digital assets. We combine deep technical and trading expertise with established industry-wide relationships to provide sophisticated solutions for our counterparties.
About the role
The Risk Officer will contribute significantly to the management of the XBTO’s Risk Framework by
* Coordinating and enhancing risk identification and assessment frameworks
* Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations
* Risk Identification: collaboratively work across the group to identify risk, primarily within operations, cyber and regulatory
* Preparation of clear, accurate documentation and related summaries
* Keep up to date with business, regulatory and market developments
* Ensure alignment with risk appetite statement
* Contribute to the fostering of strong risk culture across XBTO
* Preparation of board material risk committee material
Competencies Required
* Advanced understanding of enterprise risk management, preferably from both traditional finance and fintech/crypto start-ups.
* Team player able to work collaboratively across multiple teams and time zones
* Proven track record in assessing internal and external risk trends and articulating impact on key deliverables
* Competent with G-suite and MS Office
* Strong risk culture and ability to demonstrate risk awareness
* Ability to form effective relationships across all levels of management, to collaborate with influence and engage stakeholders
* Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing alternative views to the table
* Resilient and tenacious
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
* Strong ability to work independently, to manage priorities, and to apply project management methodology
Working at XBTO
The dynamic team at XBTO is made up of some of the best talents in digital assets, traditional finance and technology. We work in a collegiate environment with relentless focus on our mission and team. We’re looking for individuals who share the same values and principles such as:
* Entrepreneurial spirit - Takes ownership showcasing a high-degree of drive, perseverance and accountability to achieve our goals.
* Trust & integrity - Exemplifies the highest ethical and professional standards to serve our clients
* Collaboration & care - Genuinely cares about other team members and champions working as one team
* Humility and candor - Showcases openness to the diverse ideas and perspectives of co-workers and seeks to receive and give constructive feedback.
* Innovation & knowledge -Stays abreast of the dynamic industry, pursues opportunities to anticipate the evolving needs of our clients.
* Risk and compliance mindset - Demonstrates a commitment to compliance and appropriate sensitivity to risk and control related issues.
Our hiring process
In compliance with applicable law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work and to complete employment eligibility verification and background checks.
XBTO is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a diverse applicant pool and hire without regard to race, colour, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities (or disability), age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.