Risk Management Senior Manager
OKX
Singapore
Posted on May 7, 2025
OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.
OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.
Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.
OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the Opportunity
As OKX expands in Singapore, we are strengthening our second-line risk management function to support our next phase of sustainable growth in an evolving regulatory landscape.
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Risk to shape and scale our financial and non-financial risk frameworks, ensuring OKX remains at the forefront of risk excellence as we increase our local presence.
Reporting to the Head of Risk, you will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across various domains. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to lead key risk initiatives while collaborating with teams such as Compliance, Legal, Security, Finance, Product, and Engineering.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of OKX’s local expansion journey, helping to navigate risk in a rapidly evolving regulatory and business environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to support OKX’s expansion in Singapore, aligned to regulatory requirements from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- Drive risk assessment, mitigation, and control processes across both financial and non-financial risks, including market, counterparty, liquidity, operational, compliance, technology, and third-party risks.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to embed a strong risk culture and proactively manage risk exposure.
- Lead deep-dive risk reviews, documenting processes, assessing controls, and identifying areas for enhancement.
- Develop and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and provide clear, data-driven risk reporting to senior management.
- Support regulatory compliance efforts, including risk-related regulatory interactions and reporting obligations.
- Conduct scenario analysis and horizon scanning, ensuring OKX is prepared for evolving market conditions.
- Act as a strategic risk advisor, partnering with senior management to align risk management with business objectives.
What We Look For In You
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- 8 - 11 years of experience in risk management within financial services, fintech, or digital assets.
- Strong expertise in Financial Risk (market, counterparty, liquidity) or Non-Financial Risk (operational, compliance, cybersecurity, third-party)—with a willingness to develop across both.
- Ability to independently manage risk projects, conduct risk-control assessments, and engage effectively with stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory expectations—experience with MAS requirements and other regulatory frameworks is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and concise risk insights to senior leadership.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, where priorities evolve quickly.
- Possess a bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; alternatively, demonstrate equivalent professional experience with relevant certifications.
- Passion for fintech, crypto, and blockchain, with a strong interest in shaping risk strategies in the digital asset industry.
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Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
- More that we love to tell you along the process!