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Senior Risk Manager

OKX
RiskOn-siteFull-timeSliema, Malta

OKX is hiring for the job of Senior Risk Manager, Sliema, Malta (On-site). This is a Risk job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with OKX.

Organization: OKXLocation: Sliema, MaltaWorkplace: On-siteFocus: RiskPosted: Sep 8, 2026
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ace-line old-record-id- Senior Risk Manager

ace-line old-record-id-doxlgOKqkeIFwaNEIdFRRtjvwwd OKX Europe Markets Ltd Malta Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)

ace-line old-record-id- Who We Are

ace-line old-record-id- 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. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of blockchain to users around the world through OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

ace-line old-record-id- About the Team

ace-line old-record-id- The Group Risk function provides independent, second-line oversight of risk across the Group s portfolio of entities. This role sits within that function, focused on the risk oversight of the Company s Trading Venue segment.

ace-line old-record-id- About the Opportunity

ace-line old-record-id- This is a unique opportunity to build and own the risk function for a multi-asset-class Trading Venue, spanning a broad range of financial instruments, with a DLT overlay. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing and managing the risks specific to operating a Trading Venue, including market conduct, participant risk, systems and controls, and the distinct operational and settlement risks introduced by the DLT infrastructure. You will hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA and act as the venue s dedicated point of accountability for risk matters.

ace-line old-record-id- What You ll Be Doing

ace-line old-record-id- Trading Venue Risk Framework: Design, implement and maintain a risk management framework specific to the Trading Venue segment, covering market, operational, conduct and technology risk

ace-line old-record-id- Market Surveillance Oversight: Independently assess the effectiveness of the venue s market surveillance arrangements in identifying rule infringements, disorderly trading conditions, market abuse indicators and system disruptions

ace-line old-record-id- Participant Risk Assessment: Assess prospective and existing members /participants trading ability and financial resource adequacy relative to the venue s settlement arrangements, working alongside Compliance s onboarding and fit-and-proper due diligence

ace-line old-record-id- Systems and Controls Oversight: Independently assess the adequacy of the venue s systems and controls framework, including algorithmic trading resilience, capacity and technology risk

ace-line old-record-id- DLT Infrastructure Risk Oversight: Assess the adequacy of the Trading Venue s arrangements specific to the DLT infrastructure

ace-line old-record-id- Business Continuity Oversight: Independently assess the adequacy of the venue s business continuity arrangements (DRP, BCP, BCM) against MFSA requirements

ace-line old-record-id- Regulatory Liaison: Support the Company s regulatory relationship with the MFSA on Trading Venue-specific risk matters, including correspondence, notifications and reporting

ace-line old-record-id- What We Look For In You

ace-line old-record-id- Bachelor s degree in finance, law, business administration or a related field; a relevant risk or regulatory certification is preferred

ace-line old-record-id- 8+ years experience in a risk, compliance or regulatory role within a Trading Venue, Regulated Market, MTF/OTF operator or Exchange/equivalent market infrastructure

ace-line old-record-id- Sound understanding of the MFSA regulatory framework (or an equivalent ESMA-supervised NCA) and MiFID II requirements applicable to Trading Venues

ace-line old-record-id- Familiarity with DLT-based market infrastructure and the associated operational and settlement risk considerations is highly desirable

ace-line old-record-id- Strong analytical ability, with the capacity to assess venue-level risk exposures, identify gaps and produce well-reasoned written analysis

ace-line old-record-id- Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a newly established, independent reporting line, exercising sound judgement and escalating appropriately

ace-line old-record-id- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal and Technology

ace-line old-record-id- Eligible to hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA, or to obtain it in due course

ace-line old-record-id- Perks and Benefits

ace-line old-record-id- Competitive total compensation package

ace-line old-record-id- L and D programs and education subsidy for employees growth and development

ace-line old-record-id- Various team building programs and company events

ace-line old-record-id- Wellness and meal allowances

ace-line old-record-id- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants

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Location and market context

This job is based in Sliema on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to OKX's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About risk management jobs

Risk jobs own the methodology for identifying, assessing, and escalating enterprise, operational, and technology risk. Second-line teams set risk appetite and challenge the first line. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices.

How to position yourself for this risk management job

Strong candidates emphasize risk assessment methodology, appetite and escalation, cross-functional partnership, and clear reporting to senior leadership and the board. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how OKX would apply enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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