Head of Risk Management - Virtual Asset Company

Company DescriptionOur client is a virtual asset company engaged in stablecoin issuance. Key ResponsibilitiesUpdate and maintain the risk management framework, covering all relevant risk categories including operational, compliance, financial, counterparty, liquidity, and technology risks.Act as the central coordination point for risk management, working closely with operations, compliance teams to ensure a coordinated approach to risk identification, mitigation and reporting.Support risk assessments for licensing, new products, jurisdictions, partnerships, and business lines, ensuring appropriate controls are in place before launch.Support the implementation and maintenance of the risk governance structure, including coordinating risk committees and reporting to operational leaders and the Board, where appropriate.Coordinate regular risk assessments and stress testing exercises, including scenario analysis relevant to stablecoin issuance, financial services, and digital asset operations.Assist in tracking and managing risk incidents, ensuring escalation processes are followed and lessons learned documented.Monitor the external risk environment, including evolving regulatory expectations, emerging risks in digital assets and stablecoin issuance, and changes in counterparties or service providers risk profiles.RequirementsFluent in English, and working proficiency in Mandarin7+ years experience in risk management or related roles within financial services, with preference for candidates with experience in: virtual assets, or regulated stablecoin issuance.Risk oversight in regulated environments (payments institutions, virtual asset firms, or licensed financial institutions).Understanding of prudential risk management, including: capital adequacy and liquidity risk management frameworks.Operational resilience requirements.Experience maintaining risk frameworks that scale with business growth, in multiple jurisdictions.Previous experience working with regulators is preferable, responding to regulatory requests, and ensuring risk processes align with ongoing licensing conditions.Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with senior management, external advisors and with a global team.Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex risks into clear business actions.Application options- If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' now. For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at winston@tokalent.comOriginally posted on Himalayas