Specialist, Risk Management (Financial)

About Paribu

Founded in 2017, Paribu has been playing a key role in the development of Türkiye’s crypto asset ecosystem by delivering innovative blockchain-based products and services. It offers a fast, easy, and secure exchange experience with more than 210 crypto assets.

In 2024, Paribu introduced Paribu Custody, one of the few globally digital asset custody solutions tailored for institutional clients. At the same time, Paribu offers a secure self-custody experience for individuals and startups through its next-generation crypto wallet solution, Paribu Self. Beyond its mission to increase blockchain adoption, Paribu is committed to shaping the future by actively supporting culture, arts, sports, and education.

Why join Paribu?

Paribu works with curious, innovative, and impact-driven professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and driving technological advancement. It fosters a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and sharing. Whether you specialise in technology, design, strategy, operations, or beyond, you will be part of a team shaping the future of finance.

Paribu provides a working environment where ideas turn into reality, and innovation thrives. Here, you'll work alongside talented professionals, tackle exciting challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects that align with Paribu’s vision of delivering fast, easy, and secure experiences.

The impact you'll make

At Paribu, every team member plays a crucial role in driving innovation and maintaining a secure and reliable financial ecosystem. As a Risk Management Specialist – Financial, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying, measuring, and monitoring liquidity, market, counterparty, and concentration risks across trading operations
• Developing and maintaining risk indicators, exposure limits, and monitoring methodologies for financial risks
• Assessing risks associated with banks, custody providers, market makers, and other financial counterparties
• Analyzing trading activity, market liquidity, and price movements to identify potential risks and unusual market behavior
• Improving price surveillance methodologies, monitoring thresholds, and alert scenarios to support effective market oversight
• Conducting stress testing and scenario analyses to evaluate potential financial exposures under changing market conditions
• Performing risk assessments for new products, trading instruments, and asset listings
• Preparing quantitative analyses and regular financial risk reports to support management and Board-level decision-making
• Collaborating with Trading, Finance, Compliance, and Technology teams to strengthen risk monitoring and regulatory readiness

Key competencies

We value skills and potential as much as experience. To thrive in this role requires:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in market, liquidity, or counterparty risk management within banking, brokerage, exchanges, or crypto asset service providers
• Strong understanding of financial risk measurement techniques, including VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, and liquidity risk assessment
• Experience developing risk indicators, monitoring thresholds, and risk reporting frameworks
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, trading mechanisms, order books, liquidity dynamics, and market-making activities
• Understanding of statistical analysis, time series, and anomaly detection techniques
• Advanced SQL skills and experience analyzing financial datasets, preferably with Python, R, or advanced Excel
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Independent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to make sound assessments under market pressure
• Clear communication skills and ability to present quantitative findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with crypto asset markets, market surveillance, or derivatives is considered a plus
• Certifications such as FRM, PRM, or SPK Capital Market Licenses are considered a plus

The advantages of being at Paribu

Paribu invests in its team’s growth, well-being, and happiness. Here’s what you can expect:

• Meal allowance – Generous support with a flexible meal card.
• Private health insurance – Comprehensive coverage for employees, including spouse and children.
• Commuting support – Financial support for commuting based on your office route.
• S.O.S. leave (10 days) – Additional leave days up to 10 days per year for urgent and unexpected matters, apart from annual leave.
• Birthday leave – One extra day off during your birthday month.
• Language learning support – Resources to enhance English communication skills.
• Personal development support – Budget for exploring hobbies, attending professional courses, and personal growth.
• Well-being & health platform – Access to digital health and wellness services, including mental health support, and well-being resources.
• Relocation allowance – Financial support for relocating to within a 15-km radius of Paribu's office, if you are currently based outside Istanbul.
• Top-tier work equipment – High-performance devices and all the essential tools you need to do your best work.
• Cultural events – Enjoy concerts, theater, cinema, and sports tickets through company-sponsored raffles.

The hiring journey

From application to onboarding, here's a step-by-step look at your journey with Paribu.

1. Application: Submit your application online.

2. Initial screening: People Team reviews your resume.

3. Interview process: Meet with hiring managers and team members.

4. Assessment tests / Case study: Complete a case study or technical test to help us better understand your problem-solving and technical skills.

5. Offer & onboarding: If it’s a great fit, you will be welcomed on board.

Application process

Should you have already applied, here are two essential facts about the process:

• While we carefully review every application, only candidates whose profiles best align with the role will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding on this matter.
• All applications received by Paribu are treated equally, without prejudice to age, gender, religion, race, disability, or marital status, in full compliance with personal data protection principles.

In accordance with applicable data protection regulations, please note the following:

You have been informed that my personal data is processed by Paribu Teknoloji A.Ş. (“Paribu” or “Company”) through the “Paribu Teknoloji A.Ş. Clarification Text on the Protection of Personal Data for Employee Candidates” prepared as part of the job application process of employee candidates and in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698.