About Us
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 ResponsibilitiesTeam 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
- Work with the Engineering/Tech team to ensure risk control systems are robust, scalable, and properly maintained
RequirementsMust-Have- 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+)
- Deep understanding of derivatives risk (futures, options, perpetual swaps, CFDs) — including margin models, liquidation engines, and settlement processes
- Experience with multi-product risk management covering at least 3 of: spot, derivatives, lending, earn/yield products
- Strong quantitative background — ability to design and validate risk models, parameters, and control logic
- Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex risk concepts for product and business stakeholders
- Proven ability to build and scale risk teams from the ground up or through significant transformation
- AI-first mindset — actively leverages AI/ML tools and techniques to enhance risk detection, automate workflows, and improve decision-making efficiency
- Programming proficiency in Python and/or C++ — able to build risk models, prototype monitoring tools, and work directly with quantitative codebases
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred
Nice-to-Have- Experience in crypto/digital asset exchanges or high-frequency/algorithmic trading environments
- Background in TradFi risk management (banks, prop trading, hedge funds) transitioning to crypto
- Familiarity with market surveillance tools and techniques
- Experience with risk-related system architecture and working closely with engineering teams
- Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in quantitative finance, financial engineering, mathematics, or related field
What We Offer- 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
- Fast-paced environment with real impact on business decisions
Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in risk management within financial services, fintech, or crypto/digital assets
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing risk teams of 5 or more
- Deep understanding of derivatives risk, including futures, options, perpetual swaps, CFDs, margin models, liquidation engines, and settlement processes
- Multi-product risk management experience covering at least three of spot, derivatives, lending, and earn/yield products
- Strong quantitative background with the ability to design and validate risk models, parameters, and control logic
- Excellent communication skills for translating complex risk concepts to product and business stakeholders
- Proven ability to build and scale risk teams from the ground up or through significant transformation
- AI-first mindset with experience leveraging AI/ML tools and techniques for risk detection, workflow automation, and decision-making
- Programming proficiency in Python and/or C++
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese
- Experience in crypto/digital asset exchanges or high-frequency/algorithmic trading environments
- TradFi risk management background in banking, proprietary trading, or hedge funds
- Familiarity with market surveillance tools and techniques
- Experience with risk-related system architecture and engineering collaboration
- Advanced degree in quantitative finance, financial engineering, mathematics, or a related field
What We Do
Since its inception in March 2018, Bybit has emerged as a leading cryptocurrency exchange, offering a comprehensive suite of tailored crypto services and product solutions meticulously crafted for retail and institutional traders alike. Trusted by millions worldwide, Bybit continues to push the boundaries of innovation, consistently refining and expanding its multi-spectral product offerings. At the heart of Bybit's mission lies the unwavering commitment to providing a secure, reliable, and transparent trading platform that empowers investors to seamlessly navigate the dynamic world of crypto. Whether you seek to explore Spot or Derivatives trading, harness the potential of Mining and Staking products, or leverage API support for algorithmic trading, Bybit empowers you to take control of your crypto journey. As pioneers in the ever-evolving Web3 landscape, Bybit meticulously curates and incubates innovative crypto projects, decentralized solutions, and data-driven research, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of crypto education and growth opportunities. Our core values of empathy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement permeate every aspect of our operations, shaping an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. Bybit actively collaborates with regulatory bodies and institutions worldwide, playing a pivotal role in establishing robust safety and security frameworks, paving the way for a secure and dynamic future of crypto. Embrace the Digital Revolution with Bybit: Your Trusted Partner in the Crypto Frontier. #CryptoArk #Bybit
