Trading Risk Control Lead- Regulated Risk

Bybit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Bybit Limited is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance professional in Abu Dhabi to develop and maintain risk frameworks for digital asset activities.

You will oversee market surveillance, investigate potential market abuse, and coordinate regulatory reporting with Compliance and Legal, while leading licensing workstreams and regulator engagements across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management within a digital asset business or regulated financial institution.
• Proven ability to investigate trading activity and understand market abuse, microstructure and order books.
• Experience developing governance docs, risk frameworks and management reporting.
• Familiarity with digital asset products, exchange operations, and regulatory expectations for licensed entities.
• Strong analytical, investigative and communication skills; able to work independently and across teams.
• Bachelor’s or higher in finance/economics/law/risk management or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain risk frameworks, assessments, risk appetite measures and controls for regulated digital asset businesses.
• Oversee market surveillance, investigate potential market abuse and coordinate regulatory reporting with Compliance and Legal.
• Improve surveillance systems, monitoring scenarios and alert thresholds for effective data coverage and investigations.
• Lead risk and surveillance workstreams for licensing applications, including regulatory documentation and regulator engagement.
• Report key risks and remediation progress to management and boards; partner with internal teams on new products and jurisdictional expansion.

Skills

Risk management

Market surveillance

Regulatory oversight

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Finance/Economics/Law or risk management degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Solidus Labs

Nasdaq SMARTS

Eventus

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.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain risk frameworks, assessments, risk appetite measures and controls for regulated digital asset businesses.
• Oversee market surveillance, investigate potential market abuse and coordinate escalations and regulatory reporting with Compliance and Legal.
• Improve surveillance systems, monitoring scenarios and alert thresholds, ensuring effective data coverage and investigation processes.
• Lead risk and surveillance workstreams for VASP and equivalent licence applications, including regulatory documentation, regulator engagement and operational readiness.
• Report key risks, surveillance findings and remediation progress to management and boards. Partner with internal teams to assess new products, business changes and jurisdictional expansion.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in risk management, market surveillance or regulatory oversight within a digital asset business or regulated financial institution.
• Hands-on experience investigating trading activity, with a strong understanding of market abuse, market microstructure and order books.
• Experience developing risk frameworks, governance documentation and management reporting, and supporting licence applications or regulatory reviews.
• Familiarity with digital asset products, exchange operations and regulatory expectations for licensed businesses.
• Strong analytical, investigative and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• A degree in finance, economics, law, risk management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with surveillance platforms such as Solidus Labs, Nasdaq SMARTS or Eventus.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python or other trading data analysis tools.
• Experience supporting regulated entities or licensing projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Relevant professional qualifications, such as FRM or CFA.

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.