Head of Risk – Crypto

Capital.com

. Build and lead the independent second line risk function for Capital Vault UK (CVUK), an FCA-registered crypto-asset business .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading independent risk functions within regulated financial services, with a strong focus on financial and prudential risk management, including credit, liquidity, and market risk. Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with FCA requirements and standards.

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Crypto-Asset Risk ManagementFinancial And Prudential Risk FrameworksFCA Requirements And ComplianceStress Testing And Scenario DesignIndependent Risk Function Leadership

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Hard Skills

Risk Appetite SettingCapital PlanningCounterparty Risk ManagementOperational Resilience OversightLiquidity Risk ManagementMarket Risk AnalysisConcentration Risk AssessmentIncident And Issue ManagementControl TestingKRI Monitoring

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementClarity And Discipline In CommunicationHigh Ethical StandardsIndependence Of Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Risk Management SoftwareCrypto Custody SolutionsRegulatory Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

FRMPRMCFA

Industry Keywords

FCACrypto-Asset BusinessICARAIFPRUK Cryptoasset RegimeBrokerageTrading Platform

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead the independent second line risk function for Capital Vault UK (CVUK), an FCA-registered crypto-asset business
Act as deputy to the Group Head of Risk
Build the Group’s financial and prudential risk framework across regulated entities
Own and drive the CVUK risk strategy aligned with Group strategy, business plans, and FCA expectations
Set and maintain local risk appetite within Group boundaries
Lead financial and prudential risk frameworks covering credit, liquidity, capital, cost, market, and concentration risk
Lead Group and entity ICARA or equivalent processes, including capital planning and wind-down planning
Design and lead stress testing covering crypto market shocks, client behaviour, liquidity withdrawal, counterparty failure, and operational disruption
Set and monitor risk limits for crypto liquidity providers, exchanges, custodians, and banking partners
Oversee counterparty due diligence, concentration risk, and contingency planning
Provide second-line oversight of crypto-asset custody, key management, client asset safeguarding, and on-chain settlement risk
Oversee RCSA cycles, incident and issue management, control testing, and KRI monitoring
Oversee operational resilience, cybersecurity risk, and change management
Oversee critical third-party arrangements, due diligence, monitoring, and exit plans
Maintain the CVUK risk register and KRIs
Deliver reporting to the CVUK Board and Audit and Risk Committee
Maintain relationships with the FCA and support regulatory submissions, inspections, and remediation
Ensure audit readiness and disciplined evidence management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven, hands-on experience with crypto-assets and digital assets
Experience in risk management within regulated financial services
Demonstrable depth in financial and prudential risk, including credit, liquidity, capital, market, concentration, and cost risk
Strong expertise in FCA requirements, including the UK cryptoasset regime and prudential frameworks such as IFPR, ICARA, or ICAAP
Proven experience managing outsourced or shared service risk functions
Proven experience engaging with Boards and committees, managing escalation processes, and supporting regulatory inspections and audits
Strong command of capital adequacy, liquidity and market risk, stress testing and scenario design, wind down planning, and counterparty risk
Understanding of crypto market structure, custody models, and on-chain risk highly valued
Proven ability to build and lead an independent risk function and deputise at group level
Ability to challenge senior stakeholders with clarity and discipline
High ethical standards and independence of judgment
Ability to meet FCA fit and proper expectations
Brokerage or trading platform experience is an advantage
Prior FCA approval or fit and proper clearance is a strong advantage
Professional risk qualifications such as FRM, PRM, or CFA are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Annual leave
Employee referral program with rewards
Medical insurance
Pension plans
Location-specific benefits and perks
30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply)
Two additional paid volunteer days each year