Product and Regional Risk Manager

🕒 April 20

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Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2011

₿ Crypto

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

Crypto • Finance • Fintech

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange is a cryptocurrency platform that facilitates the buying and selling of over 200 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. Founded in 2011, Kraken provides a comprehensive suite of features for both beginner and advanced traders, such as advanced trading interfaces and margin trading. The platform emphasizes industry-leading security, deep liquidity, and 24/7 customer support, making it a trusted choice for users worldwide. Kraken caters to individual investors as well as institutional clients, offering services like OTC trading and custody. The company is committed to transparency with its proof of reserves and mission-driven values. Kraken operates globally, supporting clients in over 190 countries, with a quarterly trading volume exceeding $207 billion. However, users are advised of the high risk of crypto investments and the lack of regulation in some jurisdictions.

📋 Description

• Conduct and maintain risk assessments and RCSAs across Kraken's core and emerging product lines, identifying key risk exposures and recommending appropriate controls and mitigants • Perform risk assessments for Kraken's regional entities, working with regional and global stakeholders to understand the regulatory, operational, and market risk environment • Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of Kraken's enterprise risk taxonomy, risk appetite framework, and key risk indicator (KRI) reporting • Own and oversee the regulated entity risk management framework, including risk appetite setting, risk taxonomy, and governance structures. Lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of all material risk types, including operational, regulatory, liquidity, safeguarding, outsourcing, ICT, and conduct risks. Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks, including MiCAR, E-Money Regulations, and DORA. • Partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed risk considerations early in the product development lifecycle, providing guidance on risk implications of new features, products, and initiatives • Drive proactive identification and escalation of emerging risks, ensuring timely visibility for senior management and relevant governance bodies • Leverage GRC tooling and data analytics to support risk monitoring, reporting, and the automation of risk program activities at scale • Monitor the risk environment for developments — including MiCAR and broader digital asset regulatory obligations — that may affect Kraken's product or regional risk profile • Serve as the primary point of contact for risk-related engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland and other relevant regulators. Lead the preparation and delivery of risk reporting to the Board and its committees, and support regulatory submissions, reviews, and inspections as required. • Prepare clear, concise risk reporting for senior leadership, risk committees, and relevant governance bodies that articulates the key drivers of Kraken's risk landscape • Operate independently across a broad range of risk activities, adding meaningful value while maintaining a collaborative working style with PCFs and senior management • Foster a culture of risk awareness across the organization by collaborating with cross-functional partners and contributing to risk training and education efforts

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of proven experience in enterprise risk management or a related discipline, ideally within a financial services, fintech, or crypto organization, or a top-tier consulting or audit firm • Solid understanding of risk frameworks and risk assessment methodologies, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in a fast-moving environment • Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and RCSAs, with the ability to translate complex risk findings into clear, actionable recommendations • Strong familiarity with digital asset markets and MiCAR regulatory obligations • Systems thinker with a track record of leveraging technology, automation, and data-driven approaches to build scalable, operationally effective risk programs • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and derive meaningful risk insights • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce polished deliverables and present findings to senior stakeholders and governance bodies • Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and add value across a broad range of risk activities in a high-growth, fully remote environment • Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities