MLRO & Compliance Officer

Bybit · Abu Dhabi

On-site · Abu DhabiFull TimeSenior, ManagerSales & Business Development
Posted 1w ago

Why we think you can apply

Employer country
United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi
Hiring model
UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
Work from
Abu Dhabi · on-site
Time-zone overlap
Gulf Standard Time · none needed

Posted 8 days ago · apply link checked 3 days ago

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and oversee the compliance function and monitoring of adherence to FSRA Rules, FSMR, MIR, and other applicable regulations
  • Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring programmes for exchange and clearing house operations
  • Provide independent compliance advice to the Board and senior management
  • Conduct regular compliance reviews, testing, and gap analyses
  • Liaise with the FSRA on all compliance matters and ensure timely remediation of regulatory findings
  • Advise on new market products, trading rules, and participant admission criteria
  • Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the AML/CFT/sanctions programme
  • Investigate and decide on internal suspicious activity reports (SARs/STRs)
  • Develop AML policies, risk assessments, CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring procedures
  • Act as the key point of contact with the FSRA and other authorities on financial crime matters

Requirements

  • 10+ years of senior compliance or financial crime experience within ADGM, DIFC, or regulated financial services
  • Strong knowledge of FSRA Rules, FSMR, MIR, and ADGM AML Rulebook
  • Understanding of RIE and RCH regulatory obligations
  • Experience supporting regulatory authorisations or recognition applications
  • Experience engaging with the FSRA or equivalent regulators
  • Ability to manage compliance across two distinct regulated entities
  • Approved Person status or willingness to seek FSRA regulatory approval

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within market infrastructure, exchange, or clearing house environments
  • Practical adoption of AI technologies to enhance compliance or operational effectiveness
  • Exposure to virtual asset market infrastructure or crypto exchanges

Benefits

  • Study Growth Fund for professional development
  • Regular internal team-building events and workshops
  • Global collaboration with a diverse international team
  • Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility

What we look for

  • 10+ years senior compliance experience
  • Knowledge of FSRA Rules and ADGM AML Rulebook
  • Experience with RIE and RCH regulatory obligations
  • Regulatory engagement experience
  • FSRA Approved Person status preferred
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