[EU] Derivatives Trading Specialist

Bybit; Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit is seeking a Trader to operate the MT5-based EU Trading Desk on a 24/7/365 schedule, monitoring risk and liquidity, executing hedges, and coordinating with the Risk Manager. The role requires a finance/economics background, strong German and English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment from Austria, Vienna.

The position offers growth opportunities within a global crypto-finance platform and involves reporting to the Head of Trading Desk with

Qualifications

• Preferably degree in finance, economics or comparable qualification.
• Knowledge of financial instruments, especially derivatives and crypto-assets.
• Risk management knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in German and English.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Regular reporting to the Head of Trading Desk and, if needed, to the CRO.
• Real-time risk monitoring during shift.
• Monitor liquidity provider connectivity and performance; initiate failover if necessary.
• Ensure exposure adjustments stay within pre-approved limits.
• Perform manual hedge execution per predefined notional thresholds.
• Approve minor spread adjustments per internal policy.
• Handle first-level escalations of desk incidents.
• Operate the 24/7/365 Trading Desk with proper shift handover.
• Coordinate with the Trading Desk team on ongoing activities.

Skills

German language

English language

Risk management

Derivatives knowledge

Crypto-assets knowledge

Independent work

Education

Degree in finance or economics

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.

Bybit X GmbH (Bybit X) will soon offer derivatives (financial instruments under MiFID II) 24/7/365 via the MT5 trading platform from MetaQuotes, using our own MT5 server, utilizing the Finprime liquidity bridge and an MT5 specific risk management system ( Visual Edge from Gold-i), amongst other monitoring systems.

To ensure the 24/7/365 operation of the EU Trading Desk on a shift basis, the Trader** s** will operate the MT5 trading platform, the MT5 liquidity bridge and are able to interpret the risk measures provided by the MT5 risk management software and, if needed, liaises with the Risk Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular reporting to the Head of Trading Desk and, if needed, escalation to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
• Real-time risk monitoring during shift
• Ongoing monitoring of the liquidity provider connectivity including failover initiation (if necessary) and performance as well as its execution quality
• Exposure adjustments within pre-approved limits
• Manual hedge execution in line with predefined notional thresholds
• Minor spread adjustments approval, aligned with the internal policy
• Handling of first-level escalations of all desk incidents
• Operation of the 24/7/365 Trading Desk, including shift handover

Ongoing coordination with the Trading Desk team

Requirements:

• Preferably with a degree in finance, economics or a comparable qualification
• Product knowledge and experience with financial instruments, especially derivatives and crypto-assets
• Risk management knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated, 24/7/365 operational environment

This position is preferably based in Austria, Vienna (but not mandatory)

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.