Head of Market Surveillance

Bybit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit is seeking a Head of Market Surveillance to build and lead the trading risk control function across Spot, Derivatives, Copy Trading, and Institutional products. You will own end-to-end surveillance architecture and drive proactive risk management for a global crypto platform.

The role requires a Master's degree and 3+ years in surveillance at a major exchange, with hands-on skills in SQL and Python. You will lead a diverse team, collaborate with Compliance, Legal and Engineering, and push

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of market surveillance / trading risk control experience at a top-tier centralized exchange (CEX) or equivalent financial institution.
• Deep familiarity with CEX product mechanics and the risk scenarios that lead to customer disputes or financial losses.
• Hands-on capability in strategy/rule development and data analysis (SQL, Python, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the overarching market surveillance architecture, including policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Own surveillance coverage across Spot, Futures, Options, Copy Trading, and Institutional/OTC product lines.
• Build and continuously refine quantitative detection models and rule engines for manipulation identification and real-time intervention.
• Recruit, develop, and performance-manage a high-caliber surveillance team and promote automation and AI-assisted operations.

Skills

Market surveillance

Trading risk control

SQL

Python

Education

Master's degree or above in Finance, CS, Statistics, etc.

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

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 Head of Market Surveillance to build and lead our trading risk control function. You will own the end-to-end framework that protects our platform and users from market manipulation, abnormal trading behavior, and systemic risk - spanning Spot, Derivatives (Futures & Options), Copy Trading, and Institutional products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Framework & Strategy

Design and implement the overarching market surveillance architecture, including policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Develop short- and long-term roadmaps for surveillance capabilities aligned with business growth and regulatory evolution.

Establish a full-lifecycle risk control system to proactively identify and mitigate user-behavior-driven risks before they materialize into losses or complaints.

2. Cross-Product Risk Governance

Own surveillance coverage across Spot, Futures, Options, Copy Trading, and Institutional/OTC product lines.

Detect and mitigate market manipulation (wash trading, spoofing/layering, pump-and-dump, front-running, etc.), abnormal trading patterns, and whale-concentration risks.

Define alert thresholds, escalation protocols, and enforcement actions (warnings, restrictions, liquidation safeguards).

3. Strategy Development & Intelligence

Build and continuously refine quantitative detection models and rule engines for manipulation identification and real-time intervention.

Leverage data analytics and machine learning to improve detection precision and reduce false positives.

Stay current on emerging manipulation tactics in crypto markets and adapt surveillance strategies accordingly.

4. Team Leadership

Recruit, develop, and performance-manage a high-caliber surveillance team (analysts, quant developers, investigators).

Drive the team toward standardization, automation, and intelligent (AI-assisted) operations.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration with Compliance, Legal, Product, and Engineering.

Requirements

Must-Have

• Master's degree or above in Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of market surveillance / trading risk control experience at a top-tier centralized exchange (CEX) or equivalent financial institution.
• Deep familiarity with CEX product mechanics and the risk scenarios that lead to customer disputes or financial losses.
• Strong understanding of common market manipulation typologies and detection methodologies; able to articulate a personal surveillance philosophy.
• Hands-on capability in strategy/rule development and data analysis (SQL, Python, or similar).

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with regulatory frameworks (MiCA, MAS, JFSA, or equivalent) applicable to crypto trading platforms.
• Track record of building surveillance systems from the ground up (0→1).
• Familiarity with real-time streaming architectures (Flink, Kafka) and ML-based anomaly detection.
• Multilingual communication skills (English + Mandarin preferred).

Why Join Us

• 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.