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Lending Risk Control Lead/ Expert Onsite, Full Time
Note: This role can be based in Abu Dhabi OR Remote (To discuss)
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 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.
Position Overview
As a Lending Risk Control Lead/ Expert, you will be responsible for building and managing the full lifecycle risk of our lending business, safeguarding the assets of both the platform and its users. You will design and implement credit assessment models, monitor collateral risks, optimize fund pricing, and manage liquidity risks during extreme market conditions, ensuring the secure and steady growth of our lending operations.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Strategy and Modeling:
Conduct credit risk assessments for borrowers, designing and optimizing credit scoring systems and risk-based pricing models tailored to the crypto industry.
Manage core risk control parameters such as loan limits and collateral haircuts, and define and optimize loan-to-value (LTV) ratios and liquidation thresholds for various crypto assets.
Establish due diligence and credit approval processes for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals.
Risk and Liquidity Management:
Monitor the overall risk exposure of the lending business, performing asset-liability management to ensure sufficient platform liquidity.
Analyze concentration risks within the asset portfolio, such as exposure to single assets or counterparties.
Develop stress testing and scenario analysis frameworks to evaluate the impact of extreme market conditions on lending operations.
Data Analysis and System Optimization:
Conduct in-depth analysis of lending transaction data to identify potential risk points and fraudulent patterns.
Collaborate with product and R&D teams to implement risk control strategies and logic into business systems, enabling automated risk management.
Generate regular risk reports, presenting business risk status, key metrics, and improvement recommendations to management.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in credit risk or lending risk control, gained in banks, securities firms, consumer finance companies, fintech platforms, or crypto exchanges/lending institutions.
Solid knowledge of financial risk management, with expertise in credit risk measurement, collateral management, risk-based pricing, and liquidity risk management.
Strong data processing and analytical skills, with proficiency in SQL and practical experience in data modeling and statistical analysis using Python/R.
Excellent logical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency market, with familiarity of various lending products and asset characteristics.
Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).
Hands-on experience in building credit scoring models or risk-based pricing models.
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.
