Senior IT Risk

🕒 August 11

🇭🇰 Hong Kong – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🎲 Risk

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First Digital

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

💳 Fintech

₿ Crypto

🏦 Banking

💰 $20M Series A - First Digital Trust on 2022-05

Fintech • Crypto • Banking

First Digital is a corporate treasury and custody services platform that provides custody, asset servicing, and trustee solutions for global businesses, bridging traditional financial systems and digital assets. The company offers multi-asset custodial accounts, FX and OTC support, and APIs (Open Trust™ APIs) to embed services into fintech apps and back-office systems, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, technology-driven workflows, and integration with global market intermediaries.

📋 Description

• Identify, assess, and monitor risks specific to DeFi protocols, smart contracts, and on-chain activity, including exploits, protocol vulnerabilities, and counterparty/custody risk • Review and assess the security posture of smart contracts and blockchain infrastructure the company interacts with or builds on • Track emerging Web3 attack vectors and translate them into actionable risk controls • Participate in product discussions, providing risk and security input for new blockchain/DeFi features and integrations • Partner with engineering and product teams to embed security-by-design principles into Web3-related builds • Develop and implement IT risk management strategies, policies, and procedures • Identify IT risks related to information security, data privacy, technology infrastructure, and operational processes • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote risk awareness and regulatory compliance • Monitor and assess IT security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop remediation plans • Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging threats, and regulatory changes • Oversee security measures, encryption protocols, access controls, and disaster recovery plans • Establish incident response protocols and coordinate with external security agencies when necessary • Conduct periodic audits and reviews of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure • Provide risk assessment reports and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field • Proven experience (3-5 years) in technical risk, security, or DeFi/Web3-focused roles, ideally with some exposure to financial services or fintech • Strong, hands-on understanding of DeFi protocols, smart contracts, blockchain infrastructure, and associated security risks — this is core to the role • Familiarity with stablecoin services and the associated risks and challenges • Traditional IT risk / compliance experience is a plus, not a prerequisite — willingness to grow into regulatory frameworks (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, AML/KYC) is important • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC are a plus • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach • Comfortable using AI tools to support research, analysis, and staying current on frameworks outside core expertise

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package • FDFI token allocation with multi-year vesting • A hands-on role at the intersection of stablecoins, AI agents, and the on-chain economy • Direct mentorship from the Finance District Lead • A clear path to the Growth Lead role for strong performers as the function scales