Risk Control Specialist at Bitget

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk analysis across all trading processes, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk, to identify potential exposure points and develop targeted monitoring strategies.
• Utilize advanced data analytics tools to detect abnormal trading patterns or events, and create robust prevention mechanisms to address root causes of risk incidents.
• Perform daily data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting to track key risk indicators and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams to design, test, and validate risk control algorithms and systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements and regulatory standards.
• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to enhance risk governance frameworks, including policy development, process optimization, and training programs for trading teams.
• Prepare detailed risk assessment reports for senior management, highlighting emerging risks, mitigation progress, and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, market trends, and internal risk management protocols to ensure continuous alignment with compliance requirements.
• Support incident response efforts by analyzing past risk events, identifying lessons learned, and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Engage in risk scenario modeling and stress testing to evaluate the impact of potential market disruptions on trading portfolios and risk exposure.
• Coordinate with compliance and audit teams to ensure risk control practices are documented, reviewed, and aligned with internal control standards.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related quantitative field, with advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in trading risk management, financial risk analysis, or equivalent roles within banking, fintech, or investment sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in statistical modeling, data visualization, and risk assessment methodologies such as VaR, CVaR, and stress testing.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL) and data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, Bloomberg Terminal) to process large datasets and automate risk monitoring workflows.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations (e.g., Basel III, MiFID II) and risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO ERM) to ensure compliance and governance.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex risk findings to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in risk reporting and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to design innovative risk mitigation solutions and optimize existing risk control processes.
• Knowledge of trading systems architecture and risk control integration to support technical development and system testing efforts.
• Preferred certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or PRM (Professional Risk Manager) to demonstrate expertise in risk management practices.