Senior Technology and Security Risk Manager

Who We Are At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me , Do the Right Thing , and Get Things Done . These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more. About the Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated Technology and Security Risk Manager within the Second Line of Defence (2LOD). You will be responsible for continuously refining and scaling the Technology and Security oversight program, guiding first-line of defence (1LOD) execution, and providing independent risk challenge. You will be a key member of OKX's Risk team, helping to shape and scale the firm’s 2LOD Security Data Risk programs. You’ll work closely with stakeholders including Engineering, Product, Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit. You will play a key role in developing and implementing a comprehensive Technology and Security Risk Management program. This includes 2LOD oversight of technology defects, issues, and incidents, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), key risk indicators (KRIs) and reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Technology Risk (including Technology Resilience, Change Management, SDLC, CI/CD pipeline, and software quality assurance) and Cybersecurity (covering internal and external threat vectors, control weaknesses, and organisational cyber hygiene). We are looking for a candidate with a strong drive for improvement and career growth. What You’ll Be Doing Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the company to proactively identify, escalate, assess, and mitigate Technology and Security risks, ensuring adherence to the Technology Risk Policy. Providing oversight of Technology and Security Risk incidents and issues, and partnering with 1LOD stakeholders to enhance related processes and ensure effective oversight Lead the Technology Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process from a 2LOD perspective, ensuring adherence to the ERM RCSA methodology, and providing effective challenge and oversight of 1LOD Security risks and controls. Support the Security Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) definition, monitoring, and reporting. Supporting the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems to enable effective risk oversight Advocate and support the implementation of Risk Management frameworks for technology stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor for the first line. Stay up to date on emerging trends and regulations in the digital asset space, proactively identifying and addressing new risk considerations. What We Look For In You Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Minimum 8+ years of experience in Cyber Risk or Information Security; experience in fintech, crypto, blockchain, or cloud-native environments is preferred Strong understanding of core cybersecurity domains and tools Solid knowledge of cybersecurity and data risk frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO/IEC 27001, and data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPA) Proven track record in project and stakeholder management, including independently conducting risk-control assessments, control testing, incident/issue management, and driving remediation efforts Experience working with Governance, Risk, an ... (truncated, view full listing at source)