Responsibilities
- Build the next-generation greenfield risk platform in Java, owning technology choices, architecture, and engineering practices.
- Develop real-time risk monitoring and management systems for market-data analysis, PnL and risk calculations, alerting, reporting, circuit breaking, and high availability.
- Optimize risk-control frameworks to improve efficiency and mitigate losses during volatile market conditions.
- Collaborate with risk managers and product managers to refine the risk management system.
- Coordinate projects with trading desk developers, risk managers, operations teams, and other stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for risk-control system development and maintenance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in quantitative trading or front-office technology roles at exchanges, banks, or investment institutions.
- Advanced Python skills and strong Java proficiency.
- Experience with SQL, Redis, Kafka, major cloud platforms such as AliCloud or AWS, RESTful APIs, web services, and Linux/Unix shell environments.
- Working knowledge of financial markets, instruments, PnL, margin, leverage, and market risk.
- Familiarity with agentic programming concepts and active use of LLM-powered coding agents or tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
- Strong risk-control, compliance, analytical, collaboration, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Experience with institutional risk systems, market-making teams, crypto exchanges, event-contract or prediction markets, blockchain, smart contracts, compliance, or auditing is advantageous.
- CFA, FRM, or equivalent professional certification is advantageous.
- English and Mandarin proficiency is advantageous.
Benefits
- L&D programs and education subsidy
- Team-building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
About OKX
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE. We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features. We believe in good sportmanship and the pursuit to be better. You may see our OKX logo neatly fitted on the McLaren F1 cars, Manchester City FC team shirts, or at the Tribeca Film Festival celebrating artists and creators. Wherever you may find us, you will notice our pursuit of making our world more efficient, transparent, and connected. To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: www.okx.com UK users follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxuk/ Learn more about working at OKG, the business group developing OKX, our Digital Assets Exchange, our Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems: bit.ly/WorkingatOKG