Product And Regional Risk Manager

Kraken

Ireland
Fully remote
7+ years enterprise risk management experience
Conduct rcsa and risk assessments
Knowledge of micar and dora regulations
Kraken is seeking a Product and Regional Risk Manager to lead its risk management function for a regulated entity, focusing on risk identification, assessment, and monitoring across its product lines and regional markets. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in enterprise risk management within the financial services or fintech sectors, and strong analytical skills. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work with a mission-driven team in the dynamic crypto industry

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the designated Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF) for the regulated entity under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness & Probity regime.
  • The team acts as a strategic second line of defense, working cross-functionally to ensure all operations remain within Kraken's risk appetite while enabling sustainable growth.
  • Candidates will leverage technology solutions and data analytics to build a scalable, operationally effective, and automated risk program across global product lines.

Matching Summary

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Kraken is seeking a Product and Regional Risk Manager to lead its risk management function for a regulated entity, focusing on risk identification, assessment, and monitoring across its product lines and regional markets. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in enterprise risk management within the financial services or fintech sectors, and strong analytical skills. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work with a mission-driven team in the dynamic crypto industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years enterprise risk management experience
  • Conduct RCSA and risk assessments
  • Knowledge of MiCAR and DORA regulations
  • Experience with GRC tooling and automation
  • Design and maintain risk appetite framework

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with digital asset markets
  • Experience in fully remote high-growth environment
  • Knowledge of Kraken products and ecosystem
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years proven experience in enterprise risk management
  • Appointment subject to approval by CBI and Board of Directors
  • Solid understanding of financial services or fintech risk frameworks

Work Rights

Must have work authorization for Ireland; CBI approval required

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