Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

About This Role

About Company:

Founded in 2013, Gate is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, serving 50M+ users with a full suite of digital asset trading and wealth management services.Ranked third globally in overall exchange ranking；

We are a remote-first, globally distributed team, building the future of Web3 through innovation, collaboration, and speed. At Gate, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge , We welcome every team member who dares to innovate and actively shares their ideas, driving progress together., and grow alongside a fast-scaling global business.

Join us to help shape the future of crypto. 🚀

Overview

We are seeking a business-oriented Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead the overall risk management function for Dubai.

This role focuses on end-to-end risk management across trading, financial crime, and product risk, ensuring that the company operates within its defined risk appetite while supporting business growth.

Unlike traditional compliance-heavy roles, this position emphasizes risk identification, risk tolerance calibration, and real-time risk control execution, particularly in the context of digital assets and trading environments.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and lead the company’s enterprise-wide risk management framework, covering: Trading and market risk ，Product and operational risk ；
• Define, review, and continuously optimize the risk appetite framework in alignment with business strategy ；
• Monitor risk activities to ensure compliance with internal risk policies, business objectives, and applicable regulatory expectations (such as the VARA framework) ；
• Partner with senior leadership and the Board to support risk-informed strategic decision-making ；
• Build and enhance risk control mechanisms, including: Transaction monitoring and risk indicators ，Market surveillance controls ，Product risk assessment frameworks；
• Identify emerging risks in crypto trading, product design, and operations, and implement mitigation strategies；
• Strengthen internal control systems and ensure effective risk governance across functions。

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management, preferably within financial institutions or fintech companies；
• At least 2 years of experience in the crypto / digital asset industry；
• Strong exposure to trading-related risks, financial crime risks, and product risk management。

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of: Risk management frameworks and risk appetite setting，Internal controls and risk governance structures；
• Hands-on experience in: Designing and implementing risk frameworks ，Monitoring and managing risk exposure in dynamic environments；
• Strong knowledge of: Market surveillance and transaction-related risk controls，AML-related risk from a risk management perspective (not purely compliance)。

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a crypto exchange, trading platform, or high-frequency trading environment；
• Familiarity with risk systems, trading surveillance tools, or real-time risk monitoring frameworks；
• Experience collaborating closely with product and engineering teams on risk control implementation；
• Exposure to UAE / VARA regulatory environment。