Risk Management Officer

Bybit; São José dos Campos; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading cryptocurrency exchange is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to oversee a comprehensive risk management framework. The role requires senior-level experience in risk management, ideally in fintech or crypto environments. Strong knowledge of Brazilian risk regulations and analytical skills are essential. Candidates must be legally resident in Brazil and fluent in Portuguese and English. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing firm with a dynamic operational environment.

Qualificações

• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial or prudential risk management.
• Experience within financial institutions or fintechs preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the capability to operate independently.

Responsabilidades

• Implement comprehensive risk management framework covering various risks.
• Conduct prudential and capital risk assessments including stress tests.
• Oversee Margin‑Account Operations and ensure compliance with regulations.

Conhecimentos

Strong knowledge of risk management regulations

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Fluency in Portuguese and English

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Risk Management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us

Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra‑fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user‑friendly platform has been designed from the ground‑up using best‑in‑class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry's safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer‑centric values, we endeavour to provide professional, 24/7 multi‑language customer support to help in a timely manner.

As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework, covering credit, market, liquidity, operational, and technology risks.
• Conduct prudential and capital risk assessments, including stress testing, scenario analysis, and capital adequacy evaluations.
• Prepare and support regulatory disclosures required for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and financial institutions.
• Oversee Margin‑Account Operations, including:
  • Development of policies governing margin lending and virtual asset collateral;
  • Setting and reviewing maximum loan‑to‑value (LTV) ratios and haircut levels;
  • Monitoring collateral valuation, capital add‑ons, and counterparty exposures;
  • Ensuring compliance with client / institution limits and capital requirements;
  • Net‑worth monitoring.
• Review and monitor risk indicators across business functions, escalating material breaches or deviations to senior management and the Board.
• Maintain independence from commercial and trading lines while ensuring collaboration with Compliance, Finance, and Operations.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, regulators, and governance committees on risk management and capital matters.
• Support a risk‑aware culture through training, communication, and continuous improvement of risk methodologies.

Requirements

• Legally resident in Brazil.
• Senior‑level experience (minimum 7 years) in financial or prudential risk management, preferably within financial institutions, fintechs, or crypto / virtual asset firms.
• Demonstrated independence from commercial functions and ability to operate as a second‑line or independent control function.
• Strong knowledge of Central Bank of Brazil risk management regulations, capital adequacy standards, and VASP disclosure requirements.
• Expertise in market and liquidity risk frameworks, stress testing, and margin‑account operations involving virtual assets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills; fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Must meet fit and proper standards with no disqualifying factors, including:
  • not to have been declared bankrupt or insolvent;
  • unblemished reputation;
  • knowledge of the line of business, the services to be provided and the crypto segment, as well as crypto market dynamics and the risks associated with those activities;
  • technical capability, compatible with the functions to be exercised.