Risk Control Engineer Intern

About the role

Join Bybit, a leading digital asset platform serving over 80 million users globally. This internship offers a chance to contribute to the security and integrity of our financial services by focusing on risk management. You will work with a dynamic team to ensure the stability of our trading environment. In this capacity, you will play a vital role in supporting the operational frameworks that protect our platform and users. The position provides direct exposure to how a major digital asset exchange manages financial risk on a daily basis. You will be immersed in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are paramount. This role is designed for a motivated student eager to apply academic knowledge to real-world financial systems. Your work will directly support the risk control team in maintaining a robust and trustworthy trading ecosystem.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Oversee daily operations of transaction risk control systems and maintain data visualizations to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Support the extraction and analysis of large datasets to identify unusual transaction patterns and potential anomalies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current risk mitigation measures and their accuracy in detecting potential threats.
• Assist in compiling risk data and contributing to analytical reports that inform strategic decision-making.
• Monitor live trading activities to detect deviations from established risk parameters and policy guidelines.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to validate data integrity and ensure compliance with internal control standards.
• Utilize statistical methods to assess risk exposure and support the development of proactive control measures.
• Investigate flagged transactions and provide detailed summaries to help the team understand underlying issues.
• Maintain organized records of risk-related activities and documentation for audit and review purposes.
• Support the implementation of new risk indicators and logic within existing monitoring frameworks.
• Translate complex data findings into clear insights that non-technical stakeholders can understand and act upon.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk control processes by identifying areas for optimization.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss risk trends and share best practices with other departments.
• Assist in the documentation of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and reliability in risk assessments.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Big Data.
• Proficient in SQL for data retrieval and skilled in using Excel for data manipulation and basic modeling.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities with a meticulous approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative spirit to work well within a distributed team.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply them in a practical, operational setting.
• A strong sense of responsibility and the capability to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Enrollment in a degree program that aligns with the quantitative requirements stated above.
• Familiarity with basic financial markets or trading concepts is beneficial but not mandatory.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Python for data analysis.

Skills & tools

• SQL
• Excel
• Data Analysis
• Risk Management Concepts

Practical notes

• This is a remote internship opportunity available to candidates located in the APAC region.
• Bybit provides a Study Growth Fund for professional development to support your educational and career goals.
• You will have opportunities for global collaboration with teams across different regions and internal career advancement pathways.
• Successful candidates will be required to comply with Bybit's internal policies and procedural guidelines during their internship period.
• This role requires a stable internet connection and a suitable workspace to perform remote duties effectively.
• The internship duration and schedule will be confirmed upon selection based on business needs and candidate availability.
• Bybit reserves the right to modify or extend the scope of the internship based on operational requirements and project priorities.
• Candidates must be able to commit to the agreed internship timeline and deliverables as outlined in the engagement terms.