Governance Controls and Testing Manager

FalconX•New York, NY

3d•$157,000 - $199,000•Remote

About The Position

The Governance and Controls Testing Manager will be instrumental in developing and maintaining robust governance control and testing frameworks to ensure FalconX’s operations are secure, compliant, and efficient. As a Governance and Controls Testing Manager, you will contribute to building robust in-house Compliance governance and risk management capabilities for derivatives trading and other key products offering globally, streamlining processes, and ensuring accurate risk information is available to all stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA) preferred.
7+ years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance or audit roles within financial services with testing experience preferred.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in governance and controls.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and lead initiatives to improve governance frameworks

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the cryptocurrency market is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

Design and implement testing frameworks for control to support risk management and compliance operational effectiveness.
Conduct regular reviews and audits of existing controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance with regulatory standards.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to manage Compliance governance framework elements including global risk appetite, control inventory, response findings, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
Prepare detailed reports on governance performance and present findings to senior management.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in governance controls.