Risk Manager

The Future Runs on Bitfarms 

As demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates, Bitfarms is building the infrastructure to meet the moment. Our U.S. expansion and global operations are laying the foundation for scalable, energy-optimized compute designed to support next generation workloads and long-term growth. 

Who We Are 

Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high-performance data centers.  

With data centers across North and South America, we manage every stage of development from securing energy, producing power, and designing facilities to running world-class operations. This vertically integrated approach allows us to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver infrastructure that can scale with the future of compute. 

Why Join Us 

At Bitfarms, voted a Great Place to Work, you will be part of a team shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure. We are at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries undergoing massive transformation. Here, your work will have real impact, powering advanced workloads that are driving AI, machine learning, and the digital economy forward. 

We value people who are curious, collaborative, and committed to building solutions that last. With offices in New York City, Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Buenos Aires, and operations across the Americas, Bitfarms offers the chance to grow your career while helping power AI and shape the future of high-performance computing. 

What You Can Expect at Bitfarms 

• A fast-moving environment where innovation and execution go hand in hand 

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in HPC, AI, and energy infrastructure 

• A collaborative, cross-border team that thrives on solving complex challenges 

• A commitment to efficiency, operational excellence, and long-term value creation 

Bitfarms is more than a workplace. It is where people come together to power the future.  

Interested? This is a great opportunity to work for a young and dynamic company!

We are currently looking for a Risk Manager to join our team

Compensation

Expected Salary (NYC): $150,000-$210,000 USD

What you can expect in this role: 

We're seeking a Risk Manager to join our high-performing legal team supporting Bitfarms' continued growth and expansion. This role partners closely with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and business stakeholders to proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor legal and regulatory risks across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong legal risk expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal exposure into clear, actionable guidance for leadership.

About the Company 

We are a publicly traded AI datacenter developer and operator powering the next generation of compute infrastructure across North America. With our core business transition and rapid expansion underway, significant capital investment, and a growing multistate footprint, we are building a worldclass tax function to support our scale, complexity, and public company obligations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and manage legal and regulatory risks across business operations, contracts, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain legal risk assessment frameworks, policies, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with internal legal counsel and external advisors on litigation, disputes, regulatory inquiries, and compliance matters.
• Review and assess risk exposure related to contracts, commercial agreements, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards, assessing impact and advising stakeholders accordingly.
• Lead risk reporting and escalation, including preparation of materials for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Support enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives with a strong legal risk lens.
• Contribute to incident response, investigations, and remediation efforts when legal issues arise.
• Promote a strong risk-aware and compliance-focused culture across the organization.

Role Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in legal risk management, compliance, legal advisory, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
  (JD or equivalent strongly preferred).
• Solid understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance risk frameworks.
• Experience working with contracts, litigation risk, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate risk and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain legal risks clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in regulated industries (financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, crypto, fintech, etc.).
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management (ERM)
• Exposure to international or cross-border regulatory environments.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CRMP, CCEP, CRCM) are a plus,

Work Environment

• Full-time, hybrid, Monday to Thursday in office, Friday WFH.
• Travel expected up to 30% of the time to visit sites in North America