Enterprise Risk, Program Manager

🕒 July 29

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BitPay

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2011

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

🛍️ eCommerce

Crypto • Fintech • eCommerce

BitPay is a cryptocurrency payment service provider that allows individuals and businesses to buy, store, swap, and spend cryptocurrency through a secure app. Users can convert Bitcoin into dollars using the BitPay crypto debit card, pay bills with cryptocurrencies, and manage multiple wallets while ensuring high-security standards. The platform offers an easy-to-use interface for making transactions, earning cash back, and accessing cryptocurrency education resources.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. • Define the firm's risk appetite and risk tolerance statements in partnership with executive management and the Board. • Lead enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and reporting. • Maintain the enterprise risk register and oversee key risk indicators (KRIs). • Complete the annual Enterprise Risk Assessment and map identified risks to the integrated internal audit plan. • Conduct periodic enterprise risk assessments covering strategic risk, operational risk, financial risk, market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, technology and cyber risk, digital asset risk, regulatory and compliance risk, third-party/vendor risk, fraud risk, business continuity and operational resilience, and other enterprise risks as they arise. • Facilitate risk workshops and challenge business assumptions to ensure effective risk ownership. • Monitor emerging risks within the crypto and fintech ecosystem. • Drive Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit Committees with reporting, dashboards, and governance materials. • Build and lead an independent, risk-based internal audit function. • Enhance the internal audit plan using a risk-based methodology. • Partner with stakeholders to execute audits across all business functions, including: Finance, Compliance & Risk, Cybersecurity. • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls using recognized control frameworks. • Track and report on audit findings through remediation and validation. • Present audit reports and recommendations to senior management and the Board Audit Committee. • Coordinate with external auditors and regulators.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 5 years leading enterprise risk, internal audit, governance or operational risk programs within a regulated financial services environment, preferably in the crypto industry • Experience working with regulated fintechs, digital asset firms, banks, payment institutions, or capital markets organizations. • Demonstrated program and project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives. • Demonstrated experience interacting with regulators and Board committees. • Experience with payments and money transmission • Strong knowledge pertaining Enterprise Risk Management and COSO internal Control Framework. • Technical knowledge pertaining to operational risk management, regulatory reporting, financial crime controls, cybersecurity, third party risk management and operational resilience. • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex risks into actionable business decisions. • Strong written and verbal communication. • Ability to challenge constructively while maintaining collaborative relationships. • Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management and Governance, Economics, or a related field. • One or more professional certifications preferred, including: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Manager (CRM)

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous vacation policy, including the opportunity to take a sabbatical • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, supported by professional development reimbursement • Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, including fully covered medical and dental plans • Telemedicine • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Vision coverage • 401k • Travel assistance • Option to receive payment in cryptocurrency, along with a crypto match program • Stock option awards available to all employees • Home office allowance • Reimbursement for internet/cell expenses • Complimentary Amazon Prime and Spotify subscriptions