Risk & Governance Manager

Ondo Finance • New York, NY

4d • Remote

About The Position

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 are targeting dedicated ownership.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including but not limited to salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences)
• Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental)
• Flexible vacation policy (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed