About the job
DriveWealth, based in New York, is seeking a Chief of Risk Management to lead the development and oversight of its enterprise risk management framework. As a key member of the leadership team, this role will shape risk strategy for a company at the intersection of traditional brokerage and digital asset innovation.
Role overview
This position centers on building and maintaining a risk infrastructure that supports DriveWealth’s global "Brokerage-as-a-Service" platform. The Chief of Risk Management will design systems that can scale with the company’s international growth, ensuring resilience and adaptability as financial services become increasingly API-driven.
What you will do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise risk management (ERM) framework tailored to DriveWealth’s offerings, including fractional equities, stock loan activities, and liquidity management.
- Bridge traditional brokerage risk practices with emerging digital asset risks, addressing both operational and financial risk.
- Provide actionable insights and risk analysis to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and executive leadership, helping guide decisions in volatile global markets.
- Enable sustainable innovation by ensuring risk controls support both regulatory compliance and the company’s appetite for experimentation.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and managing enterprise risk management programs in financial services or fintech.
- Strong understanding of both traditional brokerage operations and digital asset risk.
- Ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear frameworks that support business objectives.
- Leadership skills to influence executive decision-making and foster a culture of compliance and innovation.

