Risk Analyst - Data

Working At Bitso

We are a diverse team that takes pride in understanding the perspectives of others. We fully embrace working remotely and we are eager to act, improve and accelerate progress inside and outside of our organization.

To drive revolutionary changes in society and make crypto useful, we delight our customers with world-class products, deep care, and intentional empathy.

Your Purpose 

As a Risk Analyst, you will play a crucial role in transforming our Risk Team with a data-driven approach. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining key risk indicators and the Risk Area's data dashboard. Your insights will be vital in risk assessments, ensuring our strategies are backed by solid data. You'll also contribute to reports and presentations for board members and the risk committee, making your role pivotal in the strategic management of risk at Bitso.

Reports To

Risk Team Lead

Who You Are 

• Proven English fluency.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Proven experience with data visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Statistical Expertise: Strong quantitative background, with proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Risk Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in Enterprise Risk Management, including creating and managing strategic risk indicators.
• Research Skills: Robust research capabilities, with the ability to analyze complex data and extract actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Educational Background: BA/BSc in Data Science, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, or any related subject.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SQL and/or programming languages like R or Python.
• Risk Management Certifications.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Frameworks such as ISO 31000 or COSO.
• Experience in the financial or fintech sectors.
• A Master's Degree or higher in a quantitative field is highly desired.

What You Will Do 

• Develop and manage both quantitative and qualitative Strategic Risk Indicators.
• Create, maintain, and update the Risk Area’s data dashboard to ensure accurate and real-time insights.
• Contribute to risk assessments, providing statistical insights and asking critical questions to guide decision-making.
• Draft and refine reports and presentations for board members and the risk committee, ensuring they are informed by the latest data.
• Participate in pilots, offering risk-focused insights and recommendations.
• Monitor ongoing risk exposures and the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of past risk handling and compare potential risks with established company criteria, including costs and legal requirements.

Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests that individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs if they do not meet all the listed criteria. At Bitso, we value diversity and your unique strengths could be just what we're looking for. If this role excites you but you don't match every point in the description, we still want to hear from you.

Who We Are

With over 7 million users, Bitso is the leading cryptocurrency platform in Latin America. We are developing the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the region and enabling financial inclusion. We believe crypto is the future of finance, and we’re committed to making it useful by providing equal access to safe and intuitive financial products.

We are here to make a lasting impact on our customer’s lives and we do so by embracing our core values:

• Be Human: we delight our customers through great products, deep care and true empathy. We are humble and we take pride in understanding the views of others to help us see the full picture.
• Drive Change: we're fearless pioneers committed to unlocking the crypto revolution for humanity. We move fast, take risks and work together to drive lasting impact.
• Choose Bold Honesty: we seek the truth, especially when it’s uncomfortable, in our teams, products and business reality because that will uncover where we need to focus.
• Be An Owner: our sense of urgency makes us have a bias towards action, where we prioritize exceptionally and are wise in allocating our time to ensure we always deliver creative and innovative results.

Learn more about our culture and values.

Compensation & Benefits

At Bitso, you are taking the front seat on the edge of crypto innovation, creating the next generation of crypto-powered products.

So for those willing to commit, adapt and pioneer the most important change of the century we offer:

• Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off.
• Remote-first work environment.
• Employee Stock Option program.
• Zero trading fees through our Bitso app.
• Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave.
• Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina.
• Volunteering days.
• Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more.

Want to leave an undoubtedly legacy with us? Fasten your seatbelt and join this spaceship, where you will find exponential growth and the opportunity to thrive!

• These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.
• This role is expected to work remotely.
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