[Hiring] Risk & Governance Manager @Ondo Finance

Role Description

Ondo is looking to take its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, a structured Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, and a centralized policy library to the next level of maturity. As our product suite expands and the number of third-party relationships grows — spanning technology vendors, custodians, and distribution partners — we need a foundational team member who knows how to scale these workstreams in a meaningful regulatory, operational, and institutional way.

We are looking for a Risk & Governance Manager to build upon the foundational risk and policy infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of risk, policy, and audit readiness — three deeply interdependent areas targeting dedicated ownership.

• Design and implement an Enterprise Risk Management framework, including a risk register, risk appetite statement, and reporting cadence for senior leadership and the board.
• Build and operate a Third Party Risk Management program covering all critical vendors — including vendor tiering, due diligence workflows, and ongoing monitoring against defined risk thresholds.
• Own and maintain the company's complete policy framework — including creation, review, approval, version control, and communication of all compliance and risk policies.
• Lead regulatory examination and institutional audit readiness, including documentation management, mock exam preparation, and response coordination.
• Provide governance support to senior leadership and the board, including risk reporting, escalation frameworks, and committee materials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or governance within financial services or fintech.
• Demonstrated experience building or managing an ERM framework, including risk registers and risk appetite statements.
• Experience designing and operating Third-Party Risk Management programs, including vendor due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Track record of owning and maintaining enterprise-wide policy libraries in a regulated environment.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory examination processes and audit readiness requirements.
• Exceptional written communication and documentation skills; able to produce board-ready materials.

Requirements

• Experience in digital assets, blockchain, or crypto-native financial services.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks such as COSO ERM, ISO 31000, or SOC 2.
• Background supporting institutional investors or regulated fund structures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including but not limited to salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences) — We are well-funded and believe that great talent deserves great compensation.
• Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental) and flexible vacation policy (PTO).
• Remote-first team across many countries — You will be an early team member helping shape our vision, culture, and design practices.
• A+ colleagues — Our team includes alumni from: Goldman Sachs, Blackrock, Two Sigma, Bridgewater, SpaceX, AWS, Meta, Google, McKinsey, Circle, Uniswap.
• Best-in-class investors — We are proud to be backed by leading crypto experts and VCs, including Pantera Capital, Founders Fund and Coinbase Ventures.