Risk Control Expert (Platform Risk)

Note: This role will need to be based in Malaysia OR Abu Dhabi

Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class. Our core values focus on listening, caring and improving to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users.

Position Overview

The Trading Risk Control Expert/Lead will serve as a key guardian of the platform, monitoring real‑time trading activities, identifying and mitigating market risks, fraudulent transactions, and operational risks to ensure a fair and stable trading environment while safeguarding platform and user assets. This role demands rapid response capabilities, rigorous analytical skills, and deep industry expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor market risks, including abnormal price fluctuations and sudden surges in trading volume.
• Investigate and identify market manipulation behaviors such as pump‑and‑dump schemes and malicious trading activities.
• Analyze account correlations to uncover potential manipulative groups and coordinated fraudulent activities.
• Participate in the development, testing, and iterative optimization of risk control rules, models, and strategies.
• Collaborate with product and technical teams to drive the implementation of risk control requirements.
• Prepare risk analysis reports summarizing incident details, handling outcomes, and improvement recommendations.
• Respond promptly to trading‑related risk events and take necessary actions.
• Establish and maintain a trading monitoring system to closely track market risks.
• Analyze suspicious trading behaviors and implement immediate intervention measures as needed.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in trading risk control, either in traditional financial industries (securities, futures, foreign exchange) or cryptocurrency exchanges.
• Strong interest in digital asset markets, with familiarity with cryptocurrency trading mechanisms, products, and market dynamics.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Keen risk awareness and strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in SQL/Python/R for data querying and analysis.
• Excellent logical judgment and emergency response capabilities, able to remain calm and make quick decisions under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical trading experience with a deep understanding of market microstructure and trading strategies.
• Relevant certifications such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM).

Benefits

• Study Growth Fund: Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Regular team‑building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Work with a diverse, international team.
• Career Advancement: Access to growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Long‑term development support and opportunities for internal job movement.

Bybit is committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment for all employees.