Risk management jobs in crypto and blockchain companies

About usAt xLabs, we provide core infrastructure and contribute to open-source technologies that empower the builders of the Internet of Value. We focus on engineering tools and delivering robust infrastructure to enable the seamless development of decentralized applications. As core contributors to Wormhole, we’re helping build the backbone of the Internet of Value and making contributions to all major blockchains.About the roleWe are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team in the rapidly growing blockchain industry. This role will be critical in coordinating cross-functional teams, prioritizing external commitments, building streamlined operational processes, and ensuring that all upstream and downstream reporting is accurate and timely. As a key liaison between business partners, external vendors, and internal development teams, the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both technical and business facets of blockchain and specifically cross-chain protocols and messaging. Join us in our mission to create a more open and decentralized internet and have the opportunity to work intimately with some of the leading companies in the Web3 space including Wormhole, Circle, Maker, Uniswap, and more!ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & Management: Lead and manage multiple partners and commitments across Wormhole’s product suite. Clear communication and accurate estimations and management of internal resources is greatly desired.Cross-functional Team Collaboration: Act as the central point of contact between various stakeholders, including business partners, external vendors, and technical teams.Upstream & Downstream Reporting: Design and implement efficient reporting frameworks for upstream and downstream communication. Ensure that project status, milestones, risks, and other critical information are accurately reported to relevant stakeholders.Operational Process Development: Identify and establish process improvements across project lifecycles, focusing on standardizing workflows, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Continuously assess and iterate on processes to streamline communication as our operations continue to expand.Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Proactively identify risks or blockers that may impact project success and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation strategies. Resolve project issues effectively, maintaining clear communication on resolutions and impacts.Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular and transparent communication with stakeholders on project progress, critical issues, and performance metrics. Conduct periodic project reviews and retrospectives to assess outcomes, gather feedback, and apply learnings to future projects.Skills & RequirementsPassion for crypto.Passion to build a permissionless, open, and sovereign internet.3+ years of experience building and shipping in top tech companies.Experience designing and building operational processes to improve project management operations.Strong understanding of crypto and the fundamentals of how business processes work in decentralized companies.Bias for action, end-to-end process ownership, and customer obsession.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Strong attention to detail.Advanced English.Availability to work US EST hours. BenefitsA fully remote team and culture.A flexible work schedule.A generous vacation policy celebrating well-deserved time off.Yearly offsite.Crypto incentives.

Digital Asset Custody, the way it should be Zodia Custody is a FCA and CBI registered Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP), offering CryptoCustody services to Institutional Investors. Zodia Custody is a Venture backed by Standard Chartered Bank and Northern Trust based in the UK, Ireland and Europe, with ambitious plans to scale internationally, by way of internal and external growth. Zodia Custody has also partnered in Japan with SBI to launch the service in APAC and has plans to continue to expand in APAC and Middle-East. We aim to be the best in class in providing Crypto Custodian services.Zodia Custody is seeking dedicated and dynamic professionals to join our new Client Services Hub team. The ideal candidates will provide direct support to our 24/7 Operations, ensuring effective systems and controls to monitor our clients. This role is integral to maintaining compliance and mitigating financial crime risk within our organization. Core responsibilities: Direct Support End to end support for global clients Triage all incoming client enquiries Monitoring and Investigations Conduct investigations on transaction alerts, on-chain transactions, and wallet activities in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Financial Crime Prevention team. Identify and escalate potential suspicious activities and financial crime risks from client interactions/activity. Provide guidance and support to analysts handling transaction monitoring and screening. Deliver timely advice and assist in training related to potential suspicious activities and financial crime risks. Client Onboarding Support Assist the onboarding team with KYC and information requests from third parties. Risk Management Compile risk metrics, identify, and manage financial crime risks using data analysis and statistical interpretation. Process Improvement Review and update departmental procedures, driving system and process enhancements. Operational Support Assist with various operational tasks as needed. **24/7 Coverage**: Contribute to client support in a 'follow the sun' model, with flexibility for weekend work. Additional Responsibilities: Platform Support Provide support across trading, operations, settlement, custody, and collateral management platforms. Digital Asset Knowledge While knowledge of digital assets is a plus, experience in supporting trading or custody of financial instruments is highly favorable. Ultimately, client services are a critical component of the Zodia team, ensuring excellent client satisfaction. RequirementsPersonal attributes: Team player Professional curiosity Proactivity Articulate and clear in both verbal and written communication Fluent Business English – Additional languages is preferrable as we grow our Global team Adaptable and able to work under pressure Competency 1 to 3 years in client services working in banking or large finance institutions Understanding the post trade landscape and associated services Have experience of post trade services, ideally previously working for a custodian or an Asset Manager and has a keen interest in disruptive technologies, digital assets and/or crypto Report efficiently to management and risk team in a timely manner Experience working in a distributed team with diverse culture and backgrounds Open to change and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated and detail-oriented individual Strong verbal and written communication skills Problem-solving and conflict-management skills Client-oriented mindset Must haves exceptional EQ for dealing with clients This role will require shift and weekend hoursBenefitsWe offer a range of fantastic benefits including: Competitive employer contribution pension scheme ESOP share scheme Private health care 30 days annual leave Flexible bank holidays (can chose whether to work on bank holidays and use the leave elsewhere in the year) About the companyZodia Custody is an institution-first, FCA-regulated digital asset custodian. It was established in 2020 and combines the agility of a start-up with the heritage of a 167-year-old financial institution, Standard Chartered, in association with Northern Trust. At Zodia Custody, we offer crypto custody. Without compromise. We provide (financial institutions, corporations, and professional investors with), the freedom to realize the full potential of the digital asset future on their own terms.

About Paxos Today’s financial infrastructure is archaic, expensive, inefficient and risky — supporting a system that leaves out more people than it lets in. So we’re rebuilding it. We’re on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset, any time, in a trustworthy way. For over a decade, we’ve built blockchain infrastructure that tokenizes, custodies, trades and settles assets for the world’s leading financial institutions, like PayPal, Venmo, Mastercard and Interactive Brokers. About the team The Compliance team plays a vital role in ensuring Paxos adheres to global regulatory standards across financial products and services. This team tackles complex challenges such as AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring, all while ensuring a robust compliance framework in a rapidly evolving crypto and fintech landscape. By safeguarding Paxos against regulatory risks, the team is essential in helping the company achieve its mission of creating a more transparent and efficient financial ecosystem. About the role As a Quality Control and Testing Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the integrity of Paxos' compliance programs, focusing on regulatory reporting (SARs/STRs), testing, and risk mitigation. You will address challenges such as improving QC processes, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and leading initiatives to streamline reporting workflows. This role plays a critical part in maintaining Paxos’ regulatory standing and contributing to the company’s long-term operational success. What you'll do  Lead and manage the QC process for compliance, focusing on regulatory reporting (SARs/STRs). Design and execute testing frameworks for AML and sanctions compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify gaps in QC processes and develop remediation plans. Own the execution of quality control and testing initiatives across various compliance functions. Drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance. Work closely with senior stakeholders and compliance leadership to ensure alignment on risk management strategies. About you 4-5+ years of experience in compliance, focusing on BSA/AML, sanctions, and regulatory reporting. Proven track record in leading QC programs and developing testing frameworks. Experience working with SARs/STRs and regulatory audits. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data tools like Google Suite and Looker. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally. Demonstrated experience in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing solutions. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal While we do not require prior work in the fintech, crypto, or blockchain industries, candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for the space and show they can quickly understand our processes.  Paxos offers a competitive total compensation and benefits package, including equity. Actual salary within that range is dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.Expected range for the salary component for candidates located within the United States is:$180,000—$243,000 USD

About us Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Using technology, our team's core strengths are  in problem solving and navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.Job OverviewWe are looking for a Lead DeFi Portfolio Manager to join our team as our operations and the industry continue to grow. In this role, you will focus on identifying and pursuing trading opportunities across DeFi markets. We are seeking a creative risk-taker to diversify our strategy in new directions, complementing our existing approaches. These opportunities could range from outright delta positions in specific coins to automated strategies across the diverse world of DeFi platforms, as well as smart staking strategies. The goal is to quickly identify new opportunities and move rapidly to capitalize on them before they disappear. We are fundamentally looking for a nimble risk-taker across the DeFi space who can identify and act on emergent opportunities quickly.Responsibilities: Manage a multi-strategy DeFi-focused crypto assets portfolio, including the execution of trades, balance sheet management, and risk management. Generate and pursue trading and yield-generating ideas in DeFi sectors. Contribute to all aspects of trading activities, including trade postings, position reconciliation, risk management tasks, opportunity identification, research, and post-trade analysis. Participate in the design and development of trading systems and strategies; continuously collaborate with team members to improve these systems. Stay current with changes in system functionality, market structure changes, and industry developments. Communicate closely with our globally distributed, multi-disciplinary team. Requirements Professional trading experience in crypto asset sectors. Expert-level understanding of DeFi markets, protocols, and projects. Proven track record in idea generation and investment performance. Ability to articulate and troubleshoot trades, strategies, and systems. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. A sense of urgency and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A strong understanding of futures and lending markets is a required. Professional experience using Python, Rust, or similar in a trading and/or blockchain context is a plus. Benefits Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry! Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems Attractive remuneration and performance incentives Strong learning and development plans for your career growth International work environment and flat organization Competitive salary Hybrid / remote working arrangements Flexible working hours & arrangement

The Arbitrum Foundation is an organisation based in the Cayman Islands that is tasked with developing and nurturing the Arbitrum ecosystem. This includes Arbitrum One, an Optimistic Rollup, that instantly scales apps, reducing costs and increasing capacity, without sacrificing Ethereum's security and Arbitrum Nova, which allows for ultra-low cost fees by leveraging AnyTrust technology making it ideal for Social and Gaming applications.   Arbitrum today is the leading Ethereum scaling solution with dominant market share including hundreds of apps on the platform and over 50% of all rollup liquidity.    We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join the Arbitrum Foundation team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of key projects that align with the Foundation's strategic goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are executed within the defined scope, time, and budget. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Regularly communicate project status, milestones, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management. Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, marketing, and business development, to ensure successful project outcomes. Facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment across all project teams. Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address and resolve issues that may impact project delivery. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications. Conduct regular project reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-project evaluations. Ensure that all project records are accurate and up-to-date. Qualifications: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the blockchain or technology sectors. Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion. Foundational understanding of blockchain technology and the Ethereum ecosystem. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus. At the Arbitrum Foundation, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to our success.  We are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team.

Chainalysis is the foremost provider of crypto risk and compliance solutions. In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, businesses navigate regulatory complexity, manage risk to safeguard their user base, investigate financial crimes, and utilize blockchain analytics for business decisions. This entire process, aimed at establishing trust and long-term growth, is supported by our innovative solutions, which provide comprehensive insights into blockchain data.We are seeking a highly talented Product Manager to help us build the next generation of our Crypto Risk and Compliance offerings. The Risk and Compliance team is focused on using tailored Chainalysis data to help our private sector customers achieve effective risk management, which  is done today through real-time monitoring and alerts at both the transaction and entity levels. The team approaches this unique opportunity not just from a macro understanding of the complex and evolving crypto and regulatory landscape, down to a micro, customer-first understanding of the unique workflows and requirements of risk and compliance teams. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Product Manager to build industry-leading products for an exciting – and highly dynamic – market.In this role, you’ll: You will perform in-depth customer research and deeply understand our customers’ problems, which you will translate into a comprehensive product strategyYou will take initiative amidst an often ambiguous environment to drive progress on a complex customer problem and dynamic marketYou will work with developers and designers to build, develop, and execute on a product roadmap, defining and prioritizing features and requirementsYou will set clear OKRs for the team, receive buy-in from your stakeholders and start delivering against those OKRsYou will clearly present long-term plans to senior leadership and receive their buy-in to execute on a long-term plan You will create frameworks for prioritization between various customer requests, GTM requirements and technical needs. You will establish build-measure-learn loops, and experimentation in productWe’re looking for candidates who have: Minimum 5 years of work experience, minimum 2 years of product management experience with proven results.Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, Economics or a quantitative discipline preferredTrack record of managing complex product development cycles and working with engineering teams to define, scope and prioritize projects (ideation to launch) while keeping a key focus on improving metricsKnowledge and experience with financial systems, technology, and regulation – particularly those with experience working in the following industries: exchanges, fintech, banking, and paymentsExcellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to bridge gaps and collaborate across design, engineering, marketing, sales, customer support, and users.Worked effectively with the sales team and customer success to communicate the product’s value to a diverse set of clients Passionate and curious about the Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3 spaceNice to have experience:Knowledge and experience working with risk and compliance teamsExperience in the crypto industry and/or understanding of blockchain dataAbout ChainalysisBlockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.You belong here. At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture. We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.