Head of Credit & Risk- AdmiTrade
742035
Posted: 16/05/2025
- Competitive
- Europe - Remote
- Permanent
Axiom is hiring for a fast-scaling global crypto trading firm, seeking to bring on a proven Head of Credit & Risk to design and lead the firm's end-to-end credit and liquidity risk strategy.
You'll work closely with executive leadership and manage credit, counterparty, and liquidity risk frameworks in a high-volume OTC trading environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement credit risk and counterparty exposure models.
- Define credit risk appetite and build onboarding processes.
- Monitor liquidity and market risks, ensuring alignment with trading strategy.
- Own counterparty limits, margin sufficiency, and exposure monitoring.
- Create tools and automated processes for real-time risk management.
- Lead internal reporting, policy drafting, and governance standards.
Requirements:
- 5–7+ years of experience in credit or risk management, ideally within OTC crypto, trading desks, or hedge funds.
- Strong knowledge of undercollateralised lending, counterparty credit exposure, and liquidity risk.
- Familiar with Python, SQL, Excel or risk dashboards.
- Ability to communicate risk principles to senior leadership.
- Bonus if you understand custody structures, cross-exchange exposure, or on-chain risk dynamics.
The Reward
This is an exceptional opportunity to take a foundational role at a business on the rise. In return, you’ll receive a highly competitive compensation package including salary, performance bonuses, and a seat at the table to help shape risk culture from the ground up.
For more information, please apply to the role directly, or reach out to hello@axiomrecruit.com.

Andrew Phillips
Founder
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