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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Us</strong></p>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XCikdRR2xoZIjdxtCKcuOflrs8d">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. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X5EbdOwvMoYuOmxQBbuueUEDsDd">Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RMHkdm4bPo66l3xMVO8ui1o8sle">Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.</div>
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<div>Risk Management Framework</div>
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<div>Establish, maintain, and oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework for the Bahrain entity.</div>
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<div>Ensure risk management practices are aligned with regulatory expectations and industry standards.</div>
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<div>Risk Identification and Monitoring</div>
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<div>Identify, assess, and monitor key risks including credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks.</div>
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<div>Ensure appropriate risk limits, controls, and monitoring processes are in place.</div>
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<div>Risk Governance and Reporting</div>
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<div>Develop and maintain the entity’s risk appetite framework and risk limit structures.</div>
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<div>Prepare risk reports for senior management and relevant governance committees.</div>
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<div>Support prudential and regulatory risk reporting where required.</div>
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<div>Stress Testing and Risk Analytics</div>
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<div>Oversee risk analytics, scenario analysis, and stress testing processes to assess the entity’s risk exposures.</div>
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<div>Ensure appropriate methodologies are applied in risk measurement and reporting.</div>
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<div>Regulatory and Compliance Oversight</div>
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<div>Ensure risk management practices align with the regulatory requirements of the Central Bank of Bahrain.</div>
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<div>Support regulatory engagements relating to risk management and governance.</div>
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<div>Risk Culture and Capability</div>
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<div>Maintain effective risk governance across the entity and ensure appropriate risk competencies within the risk management function.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VKegdRKysoHvUxxJOqsuQrK3sKb"><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></div>
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<div>A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a risk management function, preferably within financial services or other regulated industries.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Strong understanding of risk management practices, including prudential risk measures, risk analytics, models, and risk reporting.</div>
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<div>Good knowledge of enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, including risk appetite setting, risk limits, capital allocation, and capital and liquidity management.</div>
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<div>Strong understanding of regulatory standards and their impact on risk governance and controls, including the regulatory environment applicable to financial institutions in Bahrain.</div>
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<div>Experience preparing risk reports for senior management or governance committees, including regulatory and prudential reporting.</div>
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<div>Good knowledge of key risk management areas, including credit, market, and operational risks, capital adequacy management, and stress testing methodologies.</div>
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<div>Understanding of data flows, financial reporting practices, and valuation methodologies across different asset classes.</div>
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<div>Demonstrated professional integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain effective enterprise-wide risk governance.</div>
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<p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br>At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. <br>Our benefits include:<br>- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.<br>- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.<br>- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.<br>- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.<br>- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.</p></div>
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