Risk Expert

Bybit; Sapucaia do Sul; Presencial; BRL 200.000 - 300.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading cryptocurrency financial service provider is seeking an experienced risk manager to develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework. The role requires at least 7 years of senior-level experience in financial risk management, preferably in banks or fintechs. Candidates must be fluent in Portuguese and English and must have a strong understanding of Brazilian risk regulations. The position is based in Brazil and offers an opportunity to lead risk governance in a dynamic environment.

Qualificações

• Minimum 7 years of senior-level experience in financial or prudential risk management.
• Demonstrated independence from commercial functions.
• Strong command of Central Bank of Brazil risk regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain an enterprise risk management framework.
• Conduct risk assessments including stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Prepare regulatory disclosures for financial institutions.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Quantitative capabilities

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in English

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field

Postgraduate qualifications

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework covering credit, market, liquidity, operational, and technology risks across the organization.

Conduct prudential and capital risk assessments, including stress testing, scenario analysis, capital adequacy evaluations and other regulatory-mandated reviews.

Prepare, validate, and support all regulatory disclosures required of financial institutions and virtual asset service providers (VASPs), ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

Margin-Account Risk Oversight

Lead the governance and oversight of margin-account operations, including:

• Establishing risk policies for margin lending and virtual asset collateral;
• Defining and periodically reviewing maximum LTV ratios and haircut methodologies;
• Monitoring collateral valuation, capital add-ons, and counterparty exposures;

Ensuring adherence to client and institutional exposure limits, capital buffers, and net-worth thresholds.

Continuously monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) across business functions, escalating breaches or deviations to senior management and the Board with clear remediation plans.

Operate as an independent second-line function, maintaining objectivity from commercial and trading activities while collaborating closely with Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Technology.

Engage with internal/external auditors, regulatory bodies, and governance committees on matters related to risk management, capital adequacy, and prudential standards.

Promote a strong risk-aware culture by supporting ongoing training, communication, and enhancements to risk methodologies, models, and documentation.

Requirements

Must be legally residing in Brazil.

Minimum 7 years of senior-level experience in financial or prudential risk management, preferably within banks, fintechs, or crypto/virtual asset firms.

Demonstrated independence from commercial functions and proven capability operating as a second-line or independent control function.

Strong command of Central Bank of Brazil risk regulations, prudential rules, capital adequacy requirements, and VASP reporting obligations.

Expertise in market and liquidity risk frameworks, stress testing, scenario modeling, and margin-account governance involving virtual assets.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are strongly preferred.

Exceptional analytical skills, strong quantitative capabilities, excellent communication, and full professional fluency in Portuguese and English.