Risk Manager

P2P; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cryptocurrency platform is seeking a risk analyst to monitor portfolio risk and analyze market behavior. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience, proficiency in Python and SQL, and a strong understanding of crypto markets. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive annual leave

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in market risk, preferably in crypto or fintech.
• Hands-on experience with SQL for analyzing large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time and historical portfolio risk.
• Investigate anomalies in market behavior.
• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing.

Skills

Python (pandas, NumPy)

SQL

Knowledge of crypto markets

Risk model interpretation

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The exchange team develops and maintain a cutting-edge trading platform. With a global presence across APAC, EMEA and North America, the team has since grown with the goal to provide a seamless and secure trading experience for our clients.

About the role

We are looking for a risk analyst to join our exchange team. You will be contributing to the building of a fast growth trading platform with innovative crypto products. For all roles, we look for people who are passionate about blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation and equipped with energy, act as owners, and have exemplary work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time and historical portfolio risk, including exposure, leverage, margin utilization, concentration and liquidation.
• Investigate large position changes or anomalies in market behavior and assess systemic risk exposure to counterparties or tokens.
• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing across a range of crypto market conditions.
• Provide risk input into product onboarding, listing reviews and regular risk parameter reviews: haircuts, margin levels, liquidation thresholds, and position limits, etc.
• Support the build and maintenance of internal risk dashboards and analytical tools using Python and SQL.
• Work with Risk Engineers and Data Team to manage risk tools deployment, versioning, and testing using GitHub and CI pipelines.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in market risk, preferably in crypto, fintech, derivatives trading, or digital asset exchanges.
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, etc.) for data analysis, scripting, and the maintenance of existing analytical tools.
• Hands-on experience with SQL for querying and analyzing large, complex datasets.
• Strong knowledge of crypto markets and derivatives (perpetuals, futures, options, margin trading) is highly desirable.
• Comfortable interpreting and tweaking risk models (e.g., VaR, margin modeling, stress testing).
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to enhance analytical productivity is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical or statistical results to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate strong ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team. Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions. Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth. Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another. One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet. Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up. Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.

Benefits

Competitive salary. Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary. Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up. Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements; you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 80 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.