Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Risk Management Specialist to spearhead our efforts in mitigating enterprise-wide risks.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing, implementing, and maintaining an all-encompassing risk management framework covering credit, market, liquidity, operational, and technology risks across the organization.
* Conducting prudential and capital risk assessments, including stress testing, scenario analysis, capital adequacy evaluations, and other regulatory-mandated reviews.
* Preparing, validating, and supporting all regulatory disclosures required of financial institutions and virtual asset service providers (VASPs), ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Margin-Account Risk Oversight: Leading the governance and oversight of margin-account operations, including establishing risk policies for margin lending and virtual asset collateral, defining and periodically reviewing maximum LTV ratios and haircut methodologies, monitoring collateral valuation, capital add-ons, and counterparty exposures, and ensuring adherence to client and institutional exposure limits, capital buffers, and net-worth thresholds.
* Continuously monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) across business functions, escalating breaches or deviations to senior management and the Board with clear remediation plans.
* Operating as an independent second-line function, maintaining objectivity from commercial and trading activities while collaborating closely with Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Technology.
* Engaging with internal/external auditors, regulatory bodies, and governance committees on matters related to risk management, capital adequacy, and prudential standards.
* Promoting a strong risk-aware culture by supporting ongoing training, communication, and enhancements to risk methodologies, models, and documentation.
This is a critical role that requires a high level of expertise and experience in risk management. If you have what it takes to excel in this position, we encourage you to apply.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must possess:
* A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are strongly preferred.
* Minimum 7 years of senior-level experience in financial or prudential risk management, preferably within banks, fintechs, or crypto/virtual asset firms.
* Demonstrated independence from commercial functions and proven capability operating as a second-line or independent control function.
* Strong command of Central Bank of Brazil risk regulations, prudential rules, capital adequacy requirements, and VASP reporting obligations.
* Expertise in market and liquidity risk frameworks, stress testing, scenario modeling, and margin-account governance involving virtual assets.
* Exceptional analytical skills, strong quantitative capabilities, excellent communication, and full professional fluency in Portuguese and English.
Additional Information
The ideal candidate will be legally residing in Brazil and have a strong understanding of the local regulatory environment. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth and development.