Chief Risk Officer (ADGM, Broker Dealer)
Bybit · Abu Dhabi
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Job description
About Us 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. 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. 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. Role Overview The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is responsible for establishing and overseeing the firm's risk management framework across broker dealer regulated activities conducted in or from ADGM. The role provides independent oversight of the firm's risk profile, ensuring that material risks are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored, and managed in line with the firm's risk appetite and regulatory obligations. Key Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's enterprise risk management framework in accordance with applicable 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 and ensure material risks are managed within approved risk appetite and tolerance levels. • Provide independent risk oversight and challenge over business activities, client onboarding frameworks, trading operations, new products, and strategic initiatives. • Conduct risk assessments, stress testing, scenario analysis, and control effectiveness reviews. • Oversee the development and maintenance of risk policies, procedures, risk indicators, and reporting frameworks. • Review material risk events, operational incidents, and control failures, ensuring appropriate escalation and remediation. <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LhyOds3SwoRi