Independent Risk Management Director, Crypto

The role:

SoFi is seeking an energetic, detail oriented, self-motivated, and intellectually curious Independent Risk Management Director supporting our Crypto businesses.  This role - as part of the 2nd Line of Defense - will own, establish, maintain and monitor adherence to enterprise crypto policies and standards that define clear expectations and guidelines for the execution of crypto activities.   Your success in this role will leverage your deep subject matter expertise understanding the risks associated with crypto business, including cyber & technology, operational, and fraud risk.  The ideal candidate will have experience in risk management, governance, and compliance, and will be an agile learner, think strategically, and possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

By joining SoFi, you'll become part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming financial services for the better. We offer the excitement of a rapidly growing startup with the stability of an industry leading leadership team.

What you’ll do: 

• Monitor and address risks, issues, and resolve escalation items resulting from our crypto activities.
• Oversee the crypto risk management framework and implementation of the framework.
• Own, refine and monitor adherence to any crypto policy and standards.
• Provide credible challenge and advisory services on strategic initiatives and ongoing operations
• Maintain oversight and governance for the execution of risk-related initiatives.
• Liaise with Regulatory Affairs for any interactions with regulators and/or internal audit - ensuring successful outcomes through careful planning and monitoring.
• Collaborate with business units, Enterprise Risk Management, and Crypto teams to define the Enterprise Risk Appetite and tolerance.  Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) against tolerance thresholds.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience in risk management, compliance, and/or governance within consumer crypto products.
• Knowledge of banking products, processes and regulations
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership, collaboration, influencing and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently or within a group under minimal daily direction.
• Intellectually curious. You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and make data-driven decisions
• Experience leading and managing meetings with cross functional teams, effectively and efficiently communicating and driving engagement.
• Proficiency in data analysis preferred and deriving meaningful insights for decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, take ownership of deliverables, and drive assigned tasks to completion, in a timely manner.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices including risk and control assessments
• Experience with regulatory compliance and corporate governance standards
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change
• Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office products
• Strong team player
• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems