Market Risk Strategist

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles : We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles : We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

The OKX Central Risk function is responsible for overall risk management including market risk, counterparty credit risk, liquidity risk, enterprise risk, operational risk, model development, and model validation. We're deeply committed to the top risk standards of the crypto industry, protecting the company from financial, regulatory and reputational risks. Our team consists of seasoned risk professionals who are based across our global offices.

We are looking for a versatile and intellectually curious Market Risk Strategist to join our team. The Market Risk Strategist will be responsible for quantifying, analyzing, and monitoring market risk exposures generated by OKX's exchange trading, lending, and treasury activities.

This role requires expertise in quantitative risk techniques, experience with institutional market risk methodologies, and a passion for navigating the complexities and rapid evolution of the crypto market.

What You'll Be Doing

Methodology & Modeling

• Drive continuous improvement to OKX's market & counterparty risk methodologies, tailoring traditional techniques to the unique risks of the crypto market (e.g., market fragmentation, token liquidity risks).
• Propose, review, and rigorously backtest potential changes to margin and liquidation model parameters, covering derivatives (perpetuals, expiry futures) and spot margin trading activities.
• Maintain model documentation and assist with periodic model performance review and revalidation in accordance with internal policies and evolving global regulatory expectations.

Risk Analysis & Stress Testing

Technical Implementation & Collaboration

What We Look For In You

Perks & Benefits

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