Assistant Manager, Risk Advisory

About PDAX

At PDAX, we believe that the future of money is digital, and our mission is to empower all Filipinos to grow their wealth through blockchain technology.

As one of the first crypto firms in the Philippine market, we feel a sense of duty to our users and to the ecosystem to set the standard for safety, ease of access, and reliability. We expect our team to share in this responsibility and cherish our vision of a more open and equitable financial system.

We are looking for new team members that are passionate about cryptocurrency, want to work in a disruptive, fast-growing industry, and thrive in a start-up environment.

If this sounds like you, then we’d love to talk.

General Responsibilities

Execution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework

• Conduct process, system, and operational reviews of assigned processes per the approved risk assessment schedule.

• Provide technical guidance and insight to the broader team

• Create, update, and refine IT Risk Assessment

• Serve as a quality assurance reviewer of Policies / Functional Instruction Manual (FIM) and Work Procedures / Business Instruction Manual (BIM) from document authors.

Reporting, Insights, Escalations & Action Planning:

• Cascade identified technical and process vulnerabilities to Engineering and Product Process Owners for immediate remediation or action planning.

• Recommend strategic process improvements, system controls, and automation opportunities for observed operational trends.

• Escalate critical tech findings, security gaps, or observed negative trends to senior leadership for holistic action planning.

• Monitor the completion of technical remediation and process optimization plans, escalating any overdue actions or stalled deployments.

• Review Operational Risk Incident Reporting (OPIR) to uncover the Root Cause. Assess the solutions presented and monitor the completion of OPIR Action Items identified.

Miscellaneous:

• Complete special IT advisory projects and targeted workflow reviews

• Support the broader Risk Management department in executing ad-hoc technology compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Foster a strong, risk-aware community through engaging awareness campaigns, continuous learning activities, and close partnership with departmental risk champions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in IT Risk Advisory, IT Audit, Technology Compliance, or IT Process Assurance, preferably in the financial services or fintech industry.

• Familiarity with core fintech systems, API integrations, payment processing workflows, cloud environments, and IT General Controls (ITGC).

• Familiarity with blockchain, cryptocurrency, or digital asset platforms, preferred.

• Familiarity with Cybersecurity, DevOps, and Software Engineering processes preferred

• Excellent analytical, root-cause identification, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with process mapping, technical data analysis, and translating complex IT vulnerabilities into actionable business insights.

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and dynamic environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, bridging technical engineers, product owners, and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to draft clear assessment reports and remediation roadmaps.

Our Culture

Communication

• We prioritize clear and transparent communication, ensuring that there is clarity among everyone we work with.

• We aim to have a collaborative environment, where innovative ideas in investment strategies are shared openly and constructively, driving the industry forward.

Customer-focus

• We think about how our decisions impact our customers and ensure we provide the best experience that we can.

• We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, constantly learning from and listening to them, and always striving to look out for what’s best for both sides.

Commitment

• We always aim to do the right thing and to do the right thing, excellently. We take accountability seriously and uphold ourselves to high standards, ensuring that we execute with attention to detail.

• We are dedicated to the long-term success of our clients in the dynamic world of financial technology, maintaining integrity and professionalism in every aspect of our work.