Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

About Gate：

Overview

What You’ll Do

• Establish and lead the company’s enterprise-wide risk management framework, covering: Trading and market risk ，Product and operational risk
• Define, review, and continuously optimize the risk appetite framework in alignment with business strategy
• Monitor risk activities to ensure compliance with internal risk policies, business objectives, and applicable regulatory expectations (such as the VARA framework)
• Partner with senior leadership and the Board to support risk-informed strategic decision-making
• Build and enhance risk control mechanisms, including: Transaction monitoring and risk indicators ，Market surveillance controls ，Product risk assessment frameworks
• Identify emerging risks in crypto trading, product design, and operations, and implement mitigation strategies
• Strengthen internal control systems and ensure effective risk governance across functions

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management, preferably within financial institutions or fintech companies
• At least 2 years of experience in the crypto / digital asset industry
• Strong exposure to trading-related risks, financial crime risks, and product risk management

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of: Risk management frameworks and risk appetite setting，Internal controls and risk governance structures
• Hands-on experience in: Designing and implementing risk frameworks ，Monitoring and managing risk exposure in dynamic environments
• Strong knowledge of: Market surveillance and transaction-related risk controls，AML-related risk from a risk management perspective (not purely compliance)
• Nice to Have
• Experience working in a crypto exchange, trading platform, or high-frequency trading environment
• Familiarity with risk systems, trading surveillance tools, or real-time risk monitoring frameworks
• Experience collaborating closely with product and engineering teams on risk control implementation
• Exposure to UAE / VARA regulatory environment