Blockchain Risk Control Researcher Intern

About the Company

Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support.

We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class. Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry's safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience.

Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner. As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.

Job Summary

The role seeks a skilled researcher with a background in security or risk control. You will be responsible for analyzing blockchain data, leading forensic investigations into crypto-related crimes (theft, scams, market manipulation), and studying vulnerabilities within blockchain protocols and smart contracts.

Main Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Analyze blockchain data to identify and flag abnormal cases.
• Forensics & Investigation: Trace and lead forensic investigations into real-world crypto theft, scams, and market manipulation.
• Security Research: Study vulnerabilities and security issues related to blockchain protocols and smart contracts.
• Reporting: Write high-quality industry or academic research reports and papers.
• System Optimization: Collaborate with development teams to improve blockchain data collection and threat identification.
• Incident Response: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to handle accident/incident responses.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Blockchain Security, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Publication Record: A strong track record of publications in top-level industry or academic conferences is highly valued.
• Programming: Proficiency in languages used for blockchain analytics (e.g., SQL, Python, JavaScript).
• Tools: Hands-on experience with blockchain monitoring/forensic tools and analytics platforms.
• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Soft Skills: Effective communication and strong collaboration abilities.