Senior Risk Manager – Regulated Crypto Exchange | Amsterdam
We are hiring on behalf of a regulated, MiCAR-compliant crypto exchange based in Amsterdam , currently expanding its operations and product coverage across Europe. The firm is seeking a Risk Manager with strong experience across operational and financial risk , ideally gained in both traditional finance and crypto markets .
This is a strategic and hands-on position, ideal for someone who understands the risk landscape across spot, futures, and OTC trading , and who is comfortable operating in a high-growth, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework , ensuring alignment with MiCAR , MiFID II , and other relevant regulations
- Own and update risk policies , control documentation, and internal registers
- Monitor and report on financial risk exposures including liquidity, counterparty, and credit risk
- Manage the operational risk function including process mapping, incident tracking, and control testing
- Assess product risk across trading activities including spot, futures, and OTC
- Collaborate with Compliance, Product, Legal, and Finance teams to embed risk practices across the business
- Support regulatory interactions and external reviews relating to risk and control frameworks
Candidate Profile :
5+ years’ experience in Risk Management , ideally within capital markets, trading platforms, or digital asset firmsStrong understanding of trading products including derivatives, spot, and OTCFamiliarity with European regulatory frameworks, particularly MiFID II ; experience with MiCAR is strongly preferredExperience drafting and maintaining formal risk and control documentationConfident working autonomously in a fast-paced, technology-driven environmentBased in or willing to relocate to Amsterdam ; hybrid working is availableWhat’s on Offer :
Join a fully regulated, MiCAR-compliant exchange at a key stage of growthLead and shape the risk function with direct access to senior leadershipExposure to a broad range of trading products and regulatory requirementsCompetitive salary, equity participation, and benefits