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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks (ERMF) aligned with regulatory requirements such as MiCAR and CySEC. Proficient in risk assessment, reporting, and stakeholder communication within regulated financial services environments.
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Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF)Risk Appetite FrameworkKey Risk Indicators (KRIs)Operational Risk ManagementRegulatory Compliance (MiCAR, CySEC)
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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentRisk ReportingData InterpretationOperational Risk IdentificationRisk Framework Development
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailStakeholder ManagementCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
FRMIRMCAMS
Industry Keywords
PaymentsFintechDigital AssetsFinancial TechnologyCySEC Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the development and ongoing management of Direct Crypto Limited's Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF)
- Design, implement, maintain, and continuously enhance the ERMF aligned with MiCAR, applicable CySEC requirements, and business strategy
- Establish and maintain the Risk Appetite Framework, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk register, and risk reporting processes
- Identify, assess, monitor, report, and mitigate material risks across the organization
- Prepare risk reports and management information for the Board of Directors, Management Board, and governance committees
- Provide independent risk insights and recommendations to senior management
- Support implementation and oversight of MiCAR, AMLR, DORA, and applicable CySEC requirements
- Provide second-line risk oversight of financial crime and compliance controls, including AML/CFT, sanctions, and customer due diligence
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the firm's risk profile and control environment
- Support regulatory licensing activities, filings, inspections, and responses to CySEC and other supervisory authorities
- Establish and maintain an operational risk management framework
- Manage process, people, technology, and third-party risks, including outsourcing and third-party risk assessments
- Contribute to operational resilience and business continuity risk management
- Support incident management, root cause analysis, remediation tracking, and lessons-learned activities
- Promote risk culture, risk awareness, and ownership across the organization
- Work with Compliance, Operations, Technology, Information Security, and other functions on cross-functional risks
- Challenge risk decisions and control effectiveness constructively and independently
- Support resolution of complex or conflicting risk matters through objective analysis and sound judgment
- Engage with external risk professionals, industry bodies, and relevant stakeholders
- Report to the Chief Operating & Risk Officer and work with executive leadership, senior stakeholders, and the Board
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 3 years of experience in a risk management role within a payments firm, EMI, bank, fintech, or other regulated financial services environment
- Demonstrable experience managing and assessing risks associated with digital assets, crypto-asset services, payments, or financial technology
- Strong understanding of first- and second-line-of-defense responsibilities and effective risk governance
- Practical experience developing or maintaining risk frameworks, risk registers, risk appetite frameworks, KRIs, and risk reporting
- Experience presenting risk information and recommendations to senior management or governance forums
- Strong understanding of operational risk and experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate complex risk matters clearly
- Current residency in Cyprus is mandatory
- Preferred: Previous experience within a MiCA, CASP, EMI, payments, or EU-regulated financial services environment
- Preferred: Familiarity with CySEC regulatory requirements and CASP authorization requirements
- Preferred: Experience with DORA, ICT risk, outsourcing risk, operational resilience, or third-party risk management
- Preferred: Professional certification such as FRM, IRM, CAMS, or an equivalent risk/compliance qualification
- Preferred: Experience working directly with regulators or supporting regulatory examinations and inspections
- Greek language skills would be an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working arrangements with hybrid working options
- Annual training and professional development allowance
- Support for relevant professional certifications, including FRM, IRM, or equivalent
- Opportunity to help shape a MiCA-regulated entity from inception
- High-impact role with direct exposure to senior management and Board-level risk governance
- Extensive career development opportunities within an innovative, globally regulated FinTech group
- Opportunity to work as part of the wider Wirex Group