Risk Management Specialist - Crypto Custody

About the role

Paribu, a Turkish crypto asset exchange founded in 2017, is looking for a Risk Management Specialist. You will identify, assess and monitor operational and information systems risks linked to crypto asset custody services, and report key findings to the Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess and monitor operational and information systems risks related to crypto custody services
• Evaluate risks around cold and hot wallets, private key management, transaction approvals, segregation of duties and reconciliation
• Maintain risk inventories, key risk indicators (KRIs) and control assessments
• Assess third-party and outsourced service risks, including technology providers and critical infrastructure
• Review access management, change management, business continuity and disaster recovery from a risk perspective
• Monitor operational incidents and loss events, track recurring issues and remediation actions
• Prepare regular risk reports and present findings, exposures and recommendations to the Board
• Work with Internal Control, Information Security, Technology and Operations teams
• Support regulatory examinations, audits and compliance activities under SPK requirements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, Economics or a related field
• 4-6 years of experience in operational risk, IT risk, information systems auditing or related areas
• Experience in crypto custody, banking, payment institutions or brokerage firms is a plus
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, FRM or ISO 27001 are a plus

Required skills

• RCSA, risk inventories, KRIs, incident management, access/change management, business continuity and third-party risk
• Crypto custody knowledge: cold/hot wallets, multisig, MPC, private key lifecycle, reconciliation
• Frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 or NIST CSF
• Familiarity with SPK regulations and information systems requirements
• Data analysis with Excel, SQL or similar tools

What we offer

• Meal allowance via a flexible meal card
• Private health insurance covering employees, spouse and children
• Commuting support and relocation allowance within 15 km of the office
• S.O.S. leave of up to 10 days per year and an extra day off on your birthday
• Language learning support and a personal development budget
• Digital health and wellness platform, cultural event tickets and top-tier work equipment