Ondo Finance is hiring a Risk & Governance Manager in Legal — Remote. The overview below is synthesized from the employer posting on job-boards.greenhouse.io: factual requirements and scope are preserved, but prose is rewritten with editorial context. Verify details and apply via the employer link.
About the company
Company context from the listing:
Hi, we're Ondo Finance. Our mission is to provide institutional-grade, blockchain-enabled investment products and services.
Founded by folks from Goldman Sachs Digital Assets Team, we’re backed by some of the best investors in the world including Founders Fund, Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, Tiger Global, and more. We are currently the leaders in the space in terms of AUM and are well capitalized to continue growing the firm.
About the Role
Day-to-day scope for the Risk & Governance Manager as described in the posting:
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.
The listing frames the Risk & Governance Manager at Ondo Finance as a hands-on product role. This role sits at the intersection of risk, policy, and audit readiness — three deeply interdependent areas are targeting dedicated ownership.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day scope for the Risk & Governance Manager as described in the posting:
- 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.
Requirements
Experience and skills the team lists as required:
- 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
Additional experience noted as a plus:
- 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
What we offer
What the posting highlights about the offer:
- Competitive compensation including but not limited to salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences) — We are well-funded and believe that great talent deserves great compensation.
- Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental) and flexible vacation policy (PTO).
- Remote-first team across many countries — You will be an early team member helping shape our vision, culture, and design practices.
- A+ colleagues — Our team includes alumni from: Goldman Sachs, Blackrock, Two Sigma, Bridgewater, SpaceX, AWS, Meta, Google, McKinsey, Circle, Uniswap.
- Best-in-class investors — We are proud to be backed by leading crypto experts and VCs, including Pantera Capital, Founders Fund and Coinbase Ventures.