Financial Accounting & Risk Specialist
Bitso
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 Financial Accounting & Risk Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the full financial function–ranging from accounting, P&L reporting and risk oversight– for Bitso’s trading desk entities.
In terms of knowledge, the candidate is expected to have a good understanding of accounting as well as investment operations, particularly market making, OTC and derivatives trading (futures and options). Automation skills are a big plus. Prior experience with cryptocurrencies is not a prerequisite; however, an understanding of staking, and different cryptocurrencies is beneficial.
Reports To
Accounting & Tax Manager
Who You Are
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Having passed CFA exams is a plus.
- Experience: 4+ years in finance or risk role, ideally at a trading firm, hedge fund, brokerage.
- Solid understanding of financial derivatives (futures and options)
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Proficiency in Excel
- Nice to have:
- Programming skills in Python & SQL
- Hands-on experience in crypto markets
What You Will Do
- End-to-end Accounting: Meticulously managing the accounting processes for the entity activities, while ensuring compliance with IFRS accounting standards.
- Oversee the firm’s financial operations, including budgeting, P&L reporting, forecasting, and stakeholders reporting.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk framework encompassing market, credit, and operational risk. A general understanding of option greeks and risk metrics (like VaR) will be beneficial.
- Establish and enforce risk limits (e.g., exposure per counterparty, trading strategy, or venue).
- Collaborate with external auditors and advisors to maintain accurate financial records and comply with accounting standards.
- Enhancing and automating operational tasks (such as reconciliations and the preparation of journal vouchers). An automation mindset is critical for success in the role.
- Investment Valuations: The entity is involved in fiat and crypto investments, which requires the individual to oversee them and translate such investments into the financial statements (through the Fair Value accounting methodology).
- Present financial and risk updates to senior leadership and investors.
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 9 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.
When we hire people for our team, we specifically test for the following traits in addition to our cultural values:
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Mission-Driven: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso’s mission and resilient in facing industry challenges
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High Sense of Urgency: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.
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Exceptional Hard Skills: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.
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Self-Management: We look for individuals who can independently manage their work, career, and professional development.
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 Alpha 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.
- 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!
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