CRO, Bahrain

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.

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 pr