Risk Officer at Blockchain.com

Malta

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

At least 5 years prior experience within Banking, Finance or FinTech, with strong understanding of and experience with risk management and methodologies using analytical tools and techniques
Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to transform data into a strategic vision
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Perform well in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous, diverse work environment with great follow through
Excel in relationship building & have experience managing complex cross-functional relationships
Knowledge of and experience with crypto is a plus
Hybrid role in our Malta office
Proven experience building or maturing risk frameworks and governance structures from scratch or in a high-growth environment
Strong knowledge of fraud typologies and mitigation strategies, ideally including both card-not-present and identity fraud
Confident communicator with the ability to interface credibly with regulators, senior leadership, and technical teams
Hands-on and execution-oriented, yet capable of stepping back to see the big picture
Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally in a dynamic, evolving setting
Independently keep yourself up to date with regulatory changes in the markets we are licensed and point out possible changes to our protocols that need to be made

Responsibilities

Serve as a designated Risk Officer in conversations with regulators, auditors, and partners—explaining our risk approach, governance structures, and control environment
Drive risk reporting to senior leadership and the board, delivering clear, actionable insights
Partner with Product, Data, and Engineering to design and optimize fraud detection tools and processes
Champion a strong risk-aware culture throughout the company—helping teams understand risk in a practical, business-aligned way
Collaborate across teams including Compliance, Product, Finance, and Customer Success to align objectives and address risks across different projects and products
Drive a vendor management program that improves efficiencies and reduces risk for business partners
Responsible for the definition, maintenance, and administration of our third party & vendor management risk framework, continuously driving improvements
Support the monitoring of outsourcing risk mitigation and create related reports to management
Support and development of Sourcing, Procurement, Outsourcing and Vendor Management policies and processes
Assist the department lead in defining the relevant key performance indicators, key risk indicators and relevant reporting

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Risk ManagementFraud DetectionRegulatory ComplianceRisk ReportingRisk FrameworkGovernanceFraud MonitoringData AnalysisCompliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Risk Officer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require being in an office?

This is a 2-year maternity leave cover position based in Malta.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need at least 5 years of prior experience in Banking, Finance or FinTech, with a strong understanding of risk management methodologies using analytical tools and techniques, plus strong analytical abilities.

What is the company culture like at Blockchain.com?

The company shares a passion to code, create, and build an open, accessible, and fair financial future, seeking highly motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building from the ground up while championing a strong risk-aware culture.

What makes a strong candidate for the Risk Officer role?

A strong candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in Banking, Finance, or FinTech with expertise in risk management and analytical tools, the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, and skills to build risk frameworks while collaborating across teams.

Blockchain.com

Cryptocurrency trading and wallet services platform

About Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com offers a platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can execute trades quickly, often in microseconds, thanks to the platform's advanced matching engine and deep liquidity. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, trading spreads, and premium services, catering to both individual and institutional clients. It allows users to deposit and withdraw various fiat currencies and provides an API for programmatic trading and live market data. Blockchain.com prioritizes security and reliability, ensuring the protection of users' funds and data.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$583.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

501-1,000Employees