Risk and Compliance Specialist

About Bybit 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. Job Summary As a Risk and Compliance Specialist for Token Listing and Daily Operations at Bybit's EU Station, you will handle risk assessments, compliance reviews for token listings, and daily risk management for spot trading and lending activities. This role combines legal/regulatory expertise with operational risk monitoring to ensure zero risk incidents in the EU market. You will replicate global station risk practices while adapting to EU-specific regulations (e.g., MiCA) and liquidity conditions. Collaborating with compliance, business development, product, and risk teams, you will support secure token listings and maintain robust daily operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Token Listing Risk and Compliance Review Provide guidance on legal, regulatory, and risk aspects of token listings, including classification, jurisdictional considerations, and compliance with EU regulations. Review token listing applications for adherence to legal standards, conducting due diligence on whitepapers, tokenomics, project structures, and legal opinions. Coordinate with external counsel and regulators to mitigate risks and support licensing processes. Draft, review, and negotiate listing agreements, announcements, and documentation (e.g., spot trading rules). Monitor global and EU-specific regulatory developments in digital assets and advise on impacts to listing activities. Partner with internal teams to develop and implement listing governance frameworks, policies, and risk matrices. Support token delistings or adjustments based on evolving risks, compliance issues, or market surveillance (e.g., abnormal fluctuation analysis, ST/delisting procedures). Perform risk assessments for new listings, including symbols index, global/EU procedure checks, and integration with EU crypto loan systems. 2. Daily Risk Operations (Spot Trading and Lending) Evaluate and adjust trading interface risk parameters (e.g., price/quantity precision, minimum trade amount consistent with global standards; maximum trade quantity based on EU liquidity). Manage price limit ratios, calculating based on EU liquidity, maintaining evaluation cycles aligned with global practices, and building data dashboards for monitoring. Establish and maintain Lark workflows for parameter approvals, adjustments, and emergency processes. Handle collateral delisting and discount rate adjustments, conducting risk assessments and user notifications prior to changes to prevent forced repayments or liquidations. Monitor lending pool overdrafts, managing alerts, operational responses, and emergency handling. Build and utilize data dashboards for ongoing risk evaluation; ensure all processes consider EU specificities. Support INS Loan and crypto loan upper limits, evaluating market fluctuations and integrating with global/EU systems. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or legal roles within fintech, blockchain, or cryptocurrency exchanges. Strong knowledge of global crypto regulations (e.g., MiCA, SEC, securities laws) and experience with token listings, due diligence, and risk assessments. Familiarity with trading parameters, liquidity calculations, lending operations, and tools like data dashboards or workflow systems (e.g., Lark). Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Proficiency in English; multilingual capabilities (e.g., Chinese) a plus for handling global/EU documentation. Preferred Skills Prior experience at a crypto exchange or fintech firm, with hands-on involvement in EU-specific operations. Understanding of tokenomics, smart contracts, liquidity models, and risk tools (e.g., for overdraft alerts or parameter automation). Experience building processes for zero-risk goals, including adaptations from global to regional stations.