Chief Risk Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's enterprise risk management framework in accordance with FSRA Rules and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee risk governance processes covering operational, market, liquidity, technology, cyber security, outsourcing, conduct, and strategic risks.
• Monitor the firm's overall risk profile to ensure material risks are managed within approved appetite and tolerance levels.
• Provide independent risk oversight and challenge over business activities, client onboarding, trading operations, and new products.
• Conduct risk assessments, stress testing, scenario analysis, and control effectiveness reviews.
• Oversee the development of risk policies, procedures, indicators, and reporting frameworks.
• Review material risk events and operational incidents, ensuring appropriate escalation and remediation.
• Prepare regular risk reports for the Board, Board Committees, and senior management.
• Liaise with the FSRA on risk management matters, regulatory reviews, and supervisory engagements.
• Promote a strong risk culture across the organisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in risk management within financial services, brokerages, capital markets, banking, fintech, or virtual asset businesses.
• Strong understanding of ADGM regulatory requirements and risk management expectations.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise risk management frameworks and governance structures.
• Experience engaging with regulators, Boards, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement and business acumen.
• Ability to provide independent challenge while maintaining effective partnerships.
• Passion for digital assets and emerging technologies.
• Experience using AI and technology to enhance risk monitoring and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Study Growth Fund to support professional development and continuous learning.
• Regular internal team-building activities, workshops, and events.
• Opportunity to work within a diverse, international team.
• Access to career advancement and internal mobility opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company.

About the Company

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. Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3.