Bybit
Head of Trading Risk
Remote work allowed only within certain countries or regions.
APAC, Europe
Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Added 5 days ago
Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
APAC, Europe
Timezone
CET ±2
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Lead
Category
Other
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Remote flexibility
Region Restricted
Remote work is allowed, but only for candidates based in APAC, Europe.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "APAC - Remote; Dubai, UAE; Europe - Remote, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia"
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- Timezone overlap with the listed area is often expected
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About the role
About Us
Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.
Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.
Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.
About the Role
We are looking for a senior leader to head our newly formed Trading Risk team. This is a critical leadership role created as part of a strategic reorganization to consolidate all business-risk-related functions across our trading verticals into a single, dedicated team. The Head of Trading Risk will own end-to-end business risk operations and logic design across multiple product lines, reporting directly to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Strategy
Lead and grow the Trading Risk team, setting the strategic vision for business risk management across the organization
Build a high-performing, risk-focused culture with strong accountability and ownership
Define team OKRs, establish performance standards, and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to embed risk thinking into product development
Risk Coverage — Multi-Product Line Oversight
Own business risk operations and logic design across:
Spot Trading — market risk, counterparty exposure, and trading anomaly detection
Derivatives ( Futures , Options, CFD , Perps ) — margin risk, liquidation logic, settlement risk, and position limits
Loan / Earn — collateral risk, interest rate risk, and protocol-level exposure management
Design and maintain risk control frameworks, alert systems, and escalation protocols for each product line
Conduct ongoing risk assessments for new product launches and feature changes
Provide risk-related logic design recommendations and improvement proposals for all business units
Operational Risk Management
Oversee real-time risk monitoring systems and ensure timely incident response
Define and enforce risk parameters (position limits, margin requirements, circuit breakers, etc.)
Lead post-mortem analysis on risk incidents and drive systematic remediation
Requirements
- ·8+ years of experience in risk management within financial services, fintech, or crypto/digital assets
- ·3+ years in a leadership role managing risk teams (team size 5+)
Benefits
- ·Direct leadership of a strategically important, newly formed team with executive visibility
- ·Opportunity to define risk frameworks from the ground up across an expanding product ecosystem
- ·Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, region restricted, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Bybit, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (CET ±2).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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