Trading Risk Control Lead- Regulated Risk New Abu Dhabi, UAE

Bybit Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit Limited is seeking a Trading Risk Control Lead with deep expertise in risk management for regulated digital asset activities. You will develop risk frameworks, oversee surveillance and regulatory reporting, and coordinate across Compliance, Legal and product teams to ensure regulatory readiness.

The role requires strong analytical and investigative skills, experience with licensing processes, and the ability to drive risk improvements across jurisdictions in a fast-moving crypto exchange

Qualifications

• 5+ years of risk management or market surveillance experience.
• Experience with digital asset businesses or regulated financial institutions.
• Experience investigating trading activity and market abuse.
• Degree in finance, economics, law or risk management or equivalent.
• Familiarity with licences, regulatory reviews or regulator engagement.

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 escalations and regulatory reporting.
• Improve surveillance systems, monitoring scenarios and alert thresholds.
• Lead risk and surveillance workstreams for licence applications, including regulator engagement and operational readiness.
• Report key risks and remediation progress to management and boards; partner with internal teams on new products and jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Finance, Economics, Law or Risk degree

Tools

Solidus Labs

Nasdaq SMARTS

Eventus

SQL

Python

Job description

Trading Risk Control Lead- Regulated Risk

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.