Chief Risk Officer

About Pionew Ireland Limited

Pionew Ireland Limited (PIL) operates as a fully authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR) regulation. The company oversees crypto asset trading, custody, and transaction services within a stringent regulatory framework.

Role Overview

We are looking for a diligent and experienced Chief Risk Officer (CRO) PCF 14 to lead the design and execution of our comprehensive risk management framework. The CRO will ensure identification, evaluation, mitigation, and control of risks while maintaining regulatory compliance to safeguard financial integrity. This role requires prior approval from the Central Bank of Ireland due to its Pre-Approval Controlled Function status.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continually refine PIL's risk management framework, policies, and procedures to address financial, operational, regulatory, and strategic risks.
• Ensure strict compliance with Central Bank of Ireland CASP regulations and relevant financial risk directives.
• Evaluate and mitigate digital operational risks including ICT, operational, reputational, and legal risks within the company’s overarching risk strategy.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments across internal processes and maintain vigilance over emerging risks to keep risk management proactive.
• Establish strong governance protocols for risk oversight, regularly reporting updates, risk evaluations, and compliance status to the Board and senior leadership.
• Supervise financial risk management, covering market, credit, and liquidity risks related to digital assets and currency dealings.
• Coordinate with AML/CFT teams to enforce rigorous anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls, performing audits and adapting risk frameworks as required.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit bodies to ensure robust risk control measures and address any identified deficiencies.
• Foster collaboration among teams and stakeholders, including Board members and auditors, to embed risk-conscious decision-making across the organization.
• Provide training and guidance to staff to bolster risk awareness and mitigation efforts.
• Advise the executive team on strategic decisions by analyzing and mitigating associated risks ahead of implementation.
• Design and maintain incident response and crisis management plans to ensure preparedness for potential risk events or disruptions.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Law, or related disciplines.
• Substantial experience in risk management, compliance, or audit roles, ideally within financial services and with exposure to crypto assets or fintech sectors.
• Deep comprehension of Central Bank of Ireland regulations, Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) guidelines, and AML/CFT rules.
• Experience handling Pre-Approval Controlled Function roles and familiarity with Central Bank assessments is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership capabilities managing multi-disciplinary teams and engaging effectively with Boards and stakeholders.
• Expertise in risk management techniques, analytics, and regulatory interpretation.
• Exceptional communication skills to clearly convey risk insights and influence executive decisions.
• Compliance with Central Bank of Ireland's approval processes, including successful background checks and assessments.

What Pionew Offers

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Engagement in a pioneering and expanding industry focused on secure, compliant crypto asset solutions.
• Supportive workplace culture with opportunities for career advancement.
• Significant role in shaping the risk management practices of a regulated CASP in Ireland.