MLRO & Compliance Officer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee the compliance function and monitoring of adherence to all FSRA Rules, FSMR, and MIR.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring programs, including trade surveillance and conflicts of interest management.
• Provide independent compliance advice to the Board and senior management, reporting material issues and escalations.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews, testing, and gap analyses to assess control effectiveness.
• Liaise with the FSRA on compliance matters and ensure timely remediation of regulatory findings.
• Advise on new products, services, and customer journeys to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded from inception.
• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the entity's AML/CFT/sanctions program in accordance with the FSRA AML Rulebook.
• Receive, investigate, and decide on internal suspicious activity reports (SARs/STRs) and file reports with relevant authorities.
• Maintain and periodically review the entity's Business Risk Assessment (BRA) and Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) frameworks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of significant senior compliance and/or financial crime experience within ADGM, DIFC, or other regulated financial services environments.
• Strong working knowledge of FSRA Rules, FSMR, the ADGM AML Rulebook, and applicable sanctions frameworks.
• Experience in a Broker Dealer, investment firm, or trading environment, with familiarity with trade surveillance and conduct obligations.
• Experience supporting regulatory authorisations, licensing applications, or regulated entity setup.
• Experience engaging with the FSRA or equivalent regulator on supervisory matters or regulatory examinations.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution within a growing business.
• Approved Person or willingness to seek FSRA regulatory approval for the Compliance Officer and MLRO controlled functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in, and practical adoption of, AI technologies to enhance compliance, regulatory, or operational effectiveness.
• Prior experience within crypto, fintech, payments, or brokerage firms.

Benefits

• Study Growth Fund to support professional development and continuous learning.
• Regular internal team-building activities, workshops, and events.
• Opportunity to work within a diverse, international team.
• Clear paths for career advancement and internal mobility within a rapidly expanding global company.

About the Company

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. Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3.