Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of counterparty credit and operational risk management frameworks.
Monitor bilateral and exchange-based lending exposures in real time.
Assess counterparty creditworthiness with quantitative and qualitative metrics.
Support structuring of loans linked with options or other derivatives.
Oversee DeFi positions and exposures across lending protocols.
Run scenario analyses for counterparty defaults or extreme market moves.
Ensure compliance with lending/borrowing activity standards.
Act as an embedded risk partner, providing structuring input and risk analytics.

5–10 years in risk management, credit trading, or structured products, ideally in a crypto market maker, hedge fund, or structured credit desk.
Strong knowledge of crypto lending markets, structured products (loans + options, accumulators, collars), and DeFi protocols.
Deep understanding of collateral management, margining frameworks, and liquidation mechanics.
Ability to model structured transactions and stress-test exposures (Python, SQL, Grafana, DeFi analytics tools).
Familiarity with on-chain data sources (Dune, Nansen, DeFiLlama) and smart contract risks.
Familiarity with U.S. regulatory frameworks for trading and lending, including SEC and CFTC rules on derivatives, lending disclosure requirements, FINRA conduct standards, and federal/state guidance on digital asset lending.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge traders constructively and escalate appropriately.
Strong integrity and sound judgment, capable of acting as both partner and control function.
Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field; professional risk certifications (FRM/PRM/CQF) a plus.

Front Office Risk Manager – Crypto Credit Products, DeFi

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