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Head of Risk ManagementBitGo • Palo Alto, CA, United States
Head of Risk Management

Head of Risk Management

BitGo • Palo Alto, CA, United States
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

We are looking for a Head of Risk Management to partner to lead and scale the enterprise-wide risk management program and to provide strategic oversight and subject matter expertise on various types of risks (security, regulatory, operational, and financial) and compliance matters. You will serve as a trusted advisor to corporate executives, sales, product, engineering, HR, finance, legal counsel, and business managers to identify, assess, and manage BitGo's top risks while establishing and evolving the company's risk appetite framework. BitGo is seeking people who are passionate about their craft, take full ownership for their work and projects, and believe in transparent and collaborative culture with the goal of making BitGo successful. This role will require being full-time onsite at one of our Bay Area offices to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the overall enterprise risk strategy, policies, standards, and guidelines related to corporate risk across the organization.
  • Oversee and direct the review of third-parties, applications, and / or technology environments during the onboarding, development, or acquisitions process to ensure potential risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated / accepted accordingly, with escalation protocols for material risks.
  • Ensure BitGo risk framework aligns to and exceeds industry standards, driving continuous improvement and maturation of risk management capabilities.
  • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing risk management team, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the enterprise.
  • Develop, implement, and manage BitGo's enterprise-wide risk management program, including necessary policy, procedures, training, and risk reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Partner with corporate executives in finance and in BitGo Prime to establish and optimize processes and procedures for the analysis and monitoring of financial and counterparty risks, including risk limit frameworks.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams in ensuring BitGo adheres to all regulatory obligations across its global operations, serving as a key liaison with regulators and auditors as needed.
  • Drive strategic risk initiatives and transformation projects that strengthen BitGo's risk posture and support business growth objectives.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in risk management and control frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISO 31000, NIST RMF)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of information security and privacy standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001 / 27701, NIST, FFIEC, SOC 2, CCPA, EU GDPR)
  • Proven experience building and leading risk management teams in dynamic, high-growth environments
  • High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
  • Excellent leadership and staff management skills with the ability to influence and develop talent.
  • Demonstrated ability to interface with and present to C-suite executives, Board members, and external stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex risk concepts, both written and verbally, to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to prioritize multiple strategic initiatives and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • A college degree in business, public policy, risk management, or a technical field. (BA / BS required; MBA, CPA, CISA, CRISC, or related advanced degree / certification preferred)
  • Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in risk management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
  • Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries strongly preferred
  • You are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
  • BitGo is seeking people who are passionate about their craft, take full ownership for their work and projects, and believe in transparent and collaborative culture with the goal of making BitGo successful.

    Why Join BitGo?

    Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world\'s financial markets.

    Here are some of the benefits of working at BitGo :

  • Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
  • 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • Up to 4% 401k company match
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation
  • Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
  • Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
  • Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
  • Benefits may vary based on location
  • Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you'll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.

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