Risk Strategy Analyst
Posted 2 May 2026
Advertised as “Senior Risk Strategy Analyst”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyApplied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Statistics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
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.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and data-driven Risk Strategy Specialist to design, optimize, and scale our risk automation framework. In this role, you will be responsible for protecting our platform against peer-to-peer transaction risks, including account takeovers, social engineering scams, money laundering, and payment velocity abuse.
You will combine a strong Data background with hands-on coding in Python and SQL to detect subtle fraud patterns across massive transaction ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
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Pattern Detection & Behavioral Analysis: Mine high-volume, multi-dimensional transaction and event logs to uncover emerging fraud vectors, synthetic networks, collusion rings, and anomalous transfer patterns.
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Risk Strategy Development: Design, implement, and iterate real-time decisioning rules and risk policies (e.g., dynamic transfer limits, step-up authentication, cooling-off periods) to mitigate risk while preserving a frictionless user experience.
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Advanced Data Analysis: Write production-grade, optimized SQL and Python scripts to analyze network graphs, transaction velocity, device signals, and user interaction metrics.
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Model Integration & Experimentation: translate models into operational strategies, establish decision thresholds, and run A/B tests to quantify strategy performance.