CRO, Bahrain
Bybit · Remote / APAC
About UsEstablished 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 a 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. CRO, Bahrain Remote, based in Bahrain Key Responsibilities
Risk Management Framework
Establish, maintain, and oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework for the Bahrain entity.
Ensure risk management practices are aligned with regulatory expectations and industry standards.
Risk Identification and Monitoring
Identify, assess, and monitor key risks including credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks.
Ensure appropriate risk limits, controls, and monitoring processes are in place.
Risk Governance and Reporting
Develop and maintain the entity’s risk appetite framework and risk limit structures.
Prepare risk reports for senior management and relevant governance committees.
Support prudential and regulatory risk reporting where required.
Stress Testing and Risk Analytics
Oversee risk analytics, scenario analysis, and stress testing processes to assess the entity’s risk exposures.
Ensure appropriate methodologies are applied in risk measurement and reporting.
Regulatory and Compliance Oversight
Ensure risk management practices align with the regulatory requirements of the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Support regulatory engagements relating to risk management and governance.
Risk Culture and Capability
Maintain effective risk governance across the entity and ensure appropriate risk competencies within the risk management function.
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a risk management function, preferably within financial services or other regulated industries.
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related discipline, with a relevant professional qualification such as FRM, PRM, CFA, ARM, actuarial qualifications, or equivalent preferred.
Strong understanding of risk management practices, including prudential risk measures, risk analytics, models, and risk reporting.
Good knowledge of enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, including risk appetite setting, risk limits, capital allocation, and capital and liquidity management.
Strong understanding of regulatory standards and their impact on risk governance and controls, including the regulatory environment applicable to financial institutions in Bahrain.
Experience preparing risk reports for senior management or governance committees, including regulatory and prudential reporting.
Good knowledge of key risk management areas, including credit, market, and operational risks, capital adequacy management, and stress testing methodologies.
Understanding of data flows, financial reporting practices, and valuation methodologies across different asset classes.
Demonstrated professional integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain effective enterprise-wide risk governance.
Why Join UsAt 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.