Senior Manager, Identity Governance
About This Role
This is a rare opportunity to shape identity and access management (IAM) strategy at a global crypto leader where security directly underpins user trust in blockchain-powered financial services. You'll lead a distributed team responsible for ensuring the right people access the right systems at the right time—protecting everything from smart contract infrastructure to internal crypto platforms. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on risk management in one of the most dynamic sectors in tech.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and mentor a globally distributed Identity Governance team driving IAM strategy across Crypto.com's entities
Own and continuously strengthen controls, audits, and compliance frameworks supporting our decentralized operations
Conduct high-stakes risk assessments on access controls tied to critical blockchain and crypto infrastructure
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across security, compliance, and engineering teams
Ensure audit-readiness across all identity systems, maintaining robust, traceable access trails
Drive continuous improvement of IAM processes to match the pace of innovation in DeFi and web3
What We're Looking For
Proven leadership experience managing Identity & Access Management or governance teams, ideally within fintech, crypto, or blockchain environments
Deep understanding of IAM frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards
Strong stakeholder management skills across global, cross-functional teams
Experience navigating regulatory and audit requirements in highly regulated, fast-moving industries
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex security concepts
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving crypto and distributed systems landscape
Bonus Points
Familiarity with blockchain-based identity solutions or decentralized authentication models
Experience working with smart contracts, DeFi platforms, or digital asset security frameworks
Certifications such as CISA, CISM, or CIPM
Exposure to global regulatory bodies overseeing crypto and financial compliance
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives
Flexible, collaborative work culture built for innovators in web3 and blockchain
Direct influence on the security backbone of a leading global crypto platform
Continuous learning opportunities in one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology
Requirements
Responsibilities: Manage and develop the Identity Governance team spanning APAC and EU time zones — set priorities, review work quality, and support career growth across the team. Establish, manage, and document effective IAM controls, including the evaluation, testing, and rollout of a new group-wide Identity and Access Management platform. Identify, assess, and document identity-related risks across key business processes. Manage identity lifecycle risks in alignment with the Operational Risk Management Framework. Partner with business, risk management, and compliance stakeholders to maintain compliance with Group Policies, risk standards, and regulatory obligations. Foster a strong risk and control culture across key business functions. Lead process deep-dive activities to map workflows, evaluate existing risks and controls, and identify control gaps. Coordinate across APAC, EU, and US working hours to ensure consistent stakeholder engagement. What success looks like: Control gaps identified in process deep-dives are closed within an agreed SLA. Team operates with clear ownership and consistent quality across regions. Clean audit outcomes on IAM-related controls. Requirement: 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, information security, or risk & controls, ideally within financial services, an enterprise corporate environment, or a risk/compliance function supporting large-scale IT/Identity systems. Background in Operational Risk, Product Risk, Compliance, or Audit. Experience managing or mentoring a small team, including across distributed time zones. Strong understanding of Information Technology risks and internal controls. Demonstrated track record of identifying, analysing, and mitigating operational and security risks. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred: Experience designing or evaluating identity governance platforms/tooling. Familiarity with financial-services regulatory frameworks.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Crypto Pro Network's official website and follow their application process.