The role

The Risk Manager will serve as a key member of Nebius's Risk Management function, reporting directly to the Head of Risk within the Legal Department. This role is central to the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of Nebius's enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, with a particular focus on risk identification, monitoring, and the maintenance and evolution of the company-wide risk register.

Operating within a rapidly growing, global AI-infrastructure organisation, the Risk Manager will act as a critical liaison between the Risk Management function and Nebius's business units — including Finance, IT, Security, HR, Operations, Compliance, Procurement, Infrastructure, and Commercial teams. The role requires consistent, proactive engagement with business function leaders to ensure that risks are surfaced, assessed, documented, and tracked in a timely and structured manner.

This is an operationally focused, high-visibility role that demands strong analytical rigour, clear communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organisation. The Risk Manager will play an essential part in enabling Nebius to scale responsibly while balancing innovation, speed, and regulatory expectations.

Your responsibilities will include: 

Risk Identification & Assessment

The Risk Manager will lead and coordinate ongoing risk identification activities across all business functions, including the execution of periodic update of risk surveys and leading risk assessment workshops. This includes partnering with functional leaders to systematically identify emerging, operational, strategic, and regulatory risks relevant to Nebius's operations, products, and markets. The role holder will ensure that risk assessments are consistent, evidence-based, and aligned with the company's risk appetite and strategic priorities.

Risk Register Management & Monitoring

A core responsibility of this role is the ownership and day-to-day maintenance of Nebius's company-wide risk register. The Risk Manager will ensure that the register is continuously updated to reflect new and evolving risks, changes in risk ratings, the status of mitigation actions, and shifts in the business or regulatory environment. The role holder will establish and maintain a structured cadence of risk register reviews with risk owners and functional stakeholders the Risk Manager will drive remediation and follow-up with accountable parties where needed

Business Function Liaison & Cross-Functional Engagement

The Risk Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the Risk Management function and Nebius's business units on all matters relating to risk identification, assessment, and monitoring. This involves building and sustaining strong working relationships with stakeholders in Legal, Security, Finance, IT, HR, Operations, Compliance, Procurement, Infrastructure, and Commercial teams. The role holder will facilitate regular risk reviews and check-ins with functional leaders, ensuring that risk information flows efficiently between the business and the central risk function

Risk Reporting & Insights

The Risk Manager will contribute to the preparation of clear, concise executive-level risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for the Head of Risk, the General Counsel, and senior leadership. This includes translating complex risk data into actionable insights and recommendations that support strategic decisions, new initiatives, market entry, and product launches.

Operational, Technology & Security Risk Support

The Risk Manager will work in collaboration with the Infrastructure and Technology departments, to support the assessment and monitoring of cybersecurity and information security risks, infrastructure, cloud, and AI platform risks.

We expect you to have: 

• 4–7 years of experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or a closely related discipline, preferably within technology, AI, cloud infrastructure, or highly regulated environments
• Solid working knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO ERM or ISO 31000
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and updating enterprise-level risk registers and conducting structured risk assessments
• Experience working in multi-entity, international organisations with exposure to complex regulatory landscapes
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across a range of business functions
• Ability to communicate risk information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and a high degree of integrity, discretion, and sound judgement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment

It will be an added bonus if you have: 

• Exposure to AI governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, or emerging technology risks
• Experience contributing to Board or Audit Committee risk reporting materials
• Background in fast-scaling, high-growth, or pre-IPO environments
• Professional certifications in risk management (such as IRM Certificate/Diploma, CRISC, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with risk management tools and platforms (e.g., GRC software) and experience with data visualization or dashboard reporting

Competencies:

Analytical Rigour & Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a methodical, thorough approach to risk identification, assessment, and documentation. Maintains accuracy and completeness in the risk register and in all risk reporting outputs. Applies structured analytical methods to evaluate complex risk scenarios and translate findings into clear, evidence-based conclusions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds and maintains strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues across the organisation, from operational teams to senior functional leaders. Engages proactively with business units to surface risks and ensure that the risk function remains closely connected to the realities of the business.

Communication & Influence: Communicates risk information with clarity, precision, and appropriate context, tailoring messages to different audiences — from technical teams to executive leadership. Able to influence stakeholders and promote risk awareness without direct authority.

Problem Solving & Execution: Breaks down complex, ambiguous risk scenarios into structured, actionable plans. Balances rigour with pragmatism, ensuring that risk processes are fit for purpose without being overly burdensome.

Autonomy & Judgement: Operates effectively with a degree of independence, exercising sound judgement in prioritising risks and escalating issues appropriately to the Head of Risk. Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and adapting quickly to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.

Risk Culture Champion: Actively supports the embedding of risk awareness and ownership into day-to-day decision-making across Nebius. Promotes a pragmatic, positive approach to risk management that enables rather than constrains the business.

Integrity & Professionalism: Upholds the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and ethical conduct in all aspects of the role. Handles sensitive and confidential information with care and professionalism.

About OpenFX

OpenFX is on a mission to move money as freely as data, unrestricted by time zones, banking hours, or legacy systems. We are building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of cross-border payments for institutions, leveraging stablecoins and innovative strategies that are delivering low-cost, real-time settlement of transactions. The team's execution has been exceptional, and we're scaling at a remarkable pace. Our stellar early team comes with experience in leading technology and financial services companies, including J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Stripe, FalconX, Paypal & others. We’re backed by Accel, Faction, NfX, Accomplice, and other top-tier investors.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an exceptional Legal Counsel to serve as a strategic partner and legal advisor across our business, with a particular focus on licensing (MiCAR / PSD2), financial product development and financial partnerships. This role combines the intellectual challenge of navigating cutting-edge financial technology with the opportunity to shape legal strategy in the early stages at a high-growth company. You'll work on some of the most complex and interesting problems at the intersection of cross-border payments, cryptocurrency, foreign exchange and technology—providing pragmatic, business-oriented counsel that enables rapid growth while managing risk effectively.

The ideal candidate is a team player who is energized by a high-growth environment and translating complex legal requirements and legal ambiguity into clear, actionable strategies. You move quickly with sound judgment, and excel as a trusted senior advisor to product, engineering, compliance, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

Product Legal

• Advise product and engineering teams on the legal and regulatory aspects of product design, development, and launch, with a particular focus on payment and banking products
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance that helps teams build compliant products while growing rapidly

Regulatory & Licensing Strategy

• Partner closely with business teams and compliance to develop and execute licensing and market entry strategies across the EU and UK, as well as contributing to and overseeing license applications.
• Provide practical, forward-thinking regulatory guidance on the complex and evolving regulatory landscape for payments, money transmission, cryptocurrency, foreign exchange, and cross-border transactions across global markets, leveraging local counsel efficiently and effectively
• Identify potential regulatory risks and develop creative, pragmatic solutions to mitigate them while achieving business objectives

Corporate & General Legal Matters

• Provide comprehensive legal support across the full range of corporate legal matters impacting the company, including corporate governance and board matters, employment and HR issues, privacy, intellectual property, fundraising and strategic transactions, and other general corporate legal needs as the business scales
• Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for legal and business risks across the organization

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, product, engineering, and growth teams
• Manage external counsel and consultants efficiently to support the business with cost-effective, high-quality legal services
• Build scalable legal processes and frameworks that support OpenFX's rapid growth
• Contribute to building a collaborative, high-performing legal function

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of legal working experience (in-house or private practice)
• Excellent academic credentials and a traineeship at a top-tier law firm.
• Experience advising fintechs and/or other financial institutions 
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and payments regulations (including, in particular, MiCAR, PSD2, EMD, Dutch Financial Supervision Act and AML legislation)
• Proven ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that appropriately balances risk with commercial objectives 
• Experience working collaboratively with product, engineering, compliance, and business teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combining creativity with meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and takes ownership of work
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and execute quickly

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience with cryptocurrency and/or Banking as a Service (BaaS) products
• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Significant experience with international regulatory regimes and cross-border transactions

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including equity in a rapidly growing and well-funded company 
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech challenges with global impact
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with emphasis on personal and professional growth
• Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere
• Direct partnership with leadership and high visibility across the organization

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The Legal Counsel provides legal support in relation to the group’s corporate governance, employee equity participation plans, inter-company agreements, entity (re-)structuring, and acts as a business partner to internal stakeholders across IMC entities and departments. In addition, the role includes exposure to other legal work within the Holding Legal Team, including support on strategic investments, regulatory and other general legal matters.               

The Legal Counsel is a senior-level attorney, with 10+ years’ experience, seeking to further develop as a broad, business-oriented in-house legal counsel in a group holding company context. The role reports to a senior delegate of the Global General Counsel.

Core Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate governance matters relating to IMC's top holding entity and across the IMC group.
• Inter-Company Agreements: Review, draft, and revise inter-company arrangements and agreements in support of the group's corporate structure at both the group and regional levels.
• Equity Plans: Advise on equity plans, including company and participant rights, obligations, restrictive covenants, and tax implications; assist in drafting and executing required documentation.
• Entity Structuring: Advise on corporate entity (re-)structuring and manage the formation, transfer, and dissolution of entities as required.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders — including Global Management, Finance, Tax, and Business Strategy — as a hands-on legal business partner.

As part of the broader Holding Legal Team, the role also includes:

• External Counsel Management: Support the management of external counsel and coordinate legal workstreams on larger, complex matters.
• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and other corporate contracts.
• Legal & Regulatory Monitoring: Track relevant legal and regulatory developments and contribute to the team's legal knowledge resources.
• Growth & Development: Benefit from opportunities for learning, development, and career growth across a broad range of legal topics, including strategic investments.

Your Skills and Experience: 

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, gained in a combination of a top-tier law firm and an in-house environment
• Demonstrable experience in corporate governance, general corporate law, and M&A
• Familiarity with financial regulatory environments is a strong plus
• An understanding of (international) tax considerations in a corporate or M&A context is a strong plus
• Pragmatic, proactive and business-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Strong and confident communicator
• Collaborative and service-minded team player, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Ability to act independently and perform successfully in a fast-paced and at times high-pressure environment
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.