Head of Risk

1 month ago

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Further Ventures Full time

**Who we are**:
Tungsten is a 100% UAE Sovereign Digital Asset Custodian incubated at **Further Ventures***

We are on a mission to create the most advanced digital asset custody and treasury services for our clients, helping them to become self-sovereign organizations with strong mechanisms for access control, multi-tier and multi-factor authentication, no single points of failure, and advanced transactional risk management. Our offering will be insured by global underwriters, regulated exclusively by ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Markets), and host its core services in a Tier IV data center with 24/7 physical security.

Excited to build the most trusted home for digital assets in MENA? Check out the job posting below for more information

**About the Role**:
The Head of Risk & Compliance is responsible for overseeing the organization's risk management and compliance functions. This includes developing and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. The Head of Risk & Compliance will work closely with the CTO and other key stakeholders to understand the potential risks from the technology side of the business and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to manage these risks.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures to mitigate potential risks to the organization
- Perform monitoring and surveillance of operational and other risks highlighted in the risk management policy
- Produce risk management reports as required in the risk management policy
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, including those set by the UAE Central Bank, Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Dubai Financial Services Authority, and VARA for digital assets and fintechs
- Work closely with the CTO and other key stakeholders to understand the potential risks from the technology side of the business and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to manage these risks
- Oversee the risk management and compliance teams and provide guidance and support as needed
- Monitor the organization's risk profile and identify potential areas of concern
- Develop and implement training programs to educate employees on risk management and compliance issues
- Monitor and manage cross-functional risks across the organization, including legal, technology, people, and clients

**Requirements and qualifications**
- Previous 5-10 years experience in fintech or on the business side of financial services, with a focus on payment rails, digital banks, crypto custodians, or regulated crypto exchanges
- High-level understanding of potential risks from the technology side of the business and the ability to work closely with the CTO to manage these risks
- Experience with blockchain technology is a plus
- Deep knowledge of the main UAE regulatory frameworks for digital assets and fintechs, including those set by the UAE Central Bank, Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Dubai Financial Services Authority, and VARA
- You are a problem-solver willing to crack any problem with a particularly open, analytical, and curious mindset.
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science with outstanding academic results.

**What you can expect**
- A people-first company culture: We believe that our team members are the heart of our organization and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire individuals that we trust and give them the autonomy to do their best work.
- Attractive compensation based on your experience and qualifications.
- The chance to contribute your own ideas and take on responsibility quickly.
- The opportunity to be part of a growing organization and take credit for your contributions.
- Comprehensive benefits: Comprehensive health insurance coverage. We also provide Apple products to support your daily work.
- A convenient onsite office in Abu Dhabi, Al Muneera & remote work culture that allows you to be flexible within the UAE.

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