Head of Underwriting
Pubblicato il 25-10-2026 - Tether.io in Veneto
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this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We've grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry. If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you. Are you ready to be part of the future? About The Job We are looking for a Head of Underwriting to drive underwriting activities across Digital Asset Financing. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong financial and credit analysis capabilities, sound commercial judgement and a deep understanding of counterparty risk. You will assess financing opportunities, evaluate institutional counterparties and structure transactions that balance commercial objectives with robust risk management. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in evaluating complex transactions and supporting informed, timely decisions in a dynamic market. Responsibilities Lead the credit assessment of borrowers (funds, miners, trading firms, corporates) from initial due diligence through transaction evaluation and approval recommendations. Analyse counterparty financial statements, liquidity, leverage, trading strategy, business models and overall creditworthiness. Evaluate digital asset collateral, collateral coverage, market volatility, liquidity and liquidation risks,
where applicable. Assess operational and custodial setup of counterparties Structure terms, recommending appropriate LTV, tenor, covenants and margining. Identify and assess counterparty, market, concentration and operational risks associated with proposed transactions. Prepare clear, evidence-based underwriting assessments and present recommendations to relevant decision-makers. Monitor existing exposures, identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient transaction execution while maintaining disciplined underwriting standards. Continuously enhance underwriting methodologies in response to evolving digital asset markets, products and risk dynamics. Requirements 7+ years of relevant experience in underwriting, lending, credit risk, digital asset financing or a comparable field. Strong expertise in financial analysis, counterparty assessment, loan structuring (LTV, rates, thresholds) and credit risk evaluation. Understanding of collaterals including BTC/ETC, custody and transfers Margin mechanics awareness, including margin requirements, collateralisation, loan-to-value ratios, margin thresholds and liquidation processes. Counterparty due diligence experience, being able to effectively assess business models, ownership structures, operational capabilities and relevant risk factors. Skilled in ongoing risk monitoring, collateral coverage, margin calls, margin breaches and timely escalation of emerging risks. Understanding of digital assets, collateralised financing, cryptocurrency markets and associated liquidity and volatility risks. Experience evaluating complex transactions and making well-reasoned recommendations based on quantitat