Chief Risk Officer (CRO) - Telcoin Digital Asset Bank - Remote

Overview

As Telcoin establishes its Digital Asset Bank to serve as a regulated depository institution for digital assets, we are seeking a seasoned Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to build and oversee the bank’s enterprise-wide risk management framework from inception.

In Short

• Design, develop, and implement risk management systems and frameworks for Telcoin Digital Asset Bank.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across all business areas to identify operational, financial, compliance, and reputation risks.
• Develop and implement strategies to lessen risks, including those related to cyber security, fraud, and emerging threats.
• Ensure the bank adheres to all applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
• Work with the Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance to ensure regulatory standards are met.
• Monitor key risk indicators and control effectiveness.
• Foster a risk-aware company culture.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, and legal departments to effectively manage risks.
• Provide strategic insights for transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of senior leadership in risk, compliance, or regulatory roles within fintechs, banks, or other financial institutions.
• Expertise in credit, operational, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Knowledge of U.S. banking regulations.
• Track record of successfully managing regulatory exams, audits, and risk governance.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance innovation with regulatory discipline.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence.
• Proven success building risk frameworks that balance innovation with regulatory expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the risk management framework of a new digital asset bank.
• Work in a dynamic and rapidly evolving financial landscape.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals.
• Flexible working environment with remote options available.