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Head of Risk UK (Crypto)

CapitalLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 18 Sept 2026

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SeniorityLeader
Employment typeHybrid
Work modeHybrid
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Posted5 weeks ago

Job description

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
As the Head of Risk UK (Crypto), you will build and lead the independent second line risk function for Capital.com's  digital assets business in the UK. This is a dual-hat role. Alongside this UK mandate, you will act as deputy to the Group Head of Risk (Digital Assets) and take primary ownership of building the Group’s financial and prudential risk framework, which will be applied across the Group’s regulated entities as they are onboarded.You will report to the Group Head of Risk (Digital Assets), set the local risk direction, maintain the risk appetite within Group boundaries, and ensure the business operates within approved limits while it scales.
This position carries regulatory responsibilities and is expected to be subject to FCA fit and proper assessment, with senior management accountability expected to formalise as the UK cryptoasset regime transitions into the FSMA authorisation framework. You will be accountable for risk governance, effective oversight of prudential and market risks, and ensuring growth is matched by strong controls, clear escalation, and Board level visibility

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