Job Summary

Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Preparation

• Conduct preliminary research and regulatory scanning to understand emerging risks, compliance obligations, and jurisdictional differences affecting Bybit.
• Participate in walkthroughs with Compliance, AML, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand processes, risks, and controls.

1. Audit Execution

• Perform end-to-end compliance and AML/CTF audits, including control design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, and documentation of audit evidence.
• Execute testing in accordance with Internal Audit methodology, ensuring high-quality workpapers, clear rationale, and traceability of results.
• Draft audit issues, root-cause analysis, and practical remediation recommendations based on observed gaps and regulatory expectations.
• Assist in evaluating Bybit’s compliance with requirements under VARA, SCA, SFC, AUSTRAC, EU frameworks, and other relevant regulators.

1. Reporting & Follow-Up

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports for management review.
• Present audit findings to stakeholders and support communication of risk themes and recommendations.
• Track remediation progress, validate the implementation of corrective actions, and update status reporting for management.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with audit teams, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and other internal stakeholders to gather information, validate observations, and ensure effective remediation.
• Support thematic reviews, deep dives, cross-regional audits, and data-driven audit analytics initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships to enhance audit effectiveness and deepen understanding of the business.

1. Regulatory & Industry Awareness

• Stay informed on changes in global AML/CTF regulations, crypto oversight frameworks, and evolving compliance expectations.
• Contribute insights to audit planning, thematic reviews, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Support readiness for regulatory reviews, independent assessments, and licensing audits when required.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, compliance audit, AML/CTF, or related risk/compliance roles within financial services or crypto.
• Experience with AML/CTF, sanctions, onboarding/KYC, transaction monitoring, or regulatory compliance frameworks is highly desirable.
• Exposure to cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain analytics, or virtual asset compliance is a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of control design, risk assessment, and audit execution methodologies.
• Ability to produce high-quality workpapers, audit testing documentation, and issue write-ups.
• Experience with data analytics tools is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to conduct walkthroughs, discuss findings, and engage stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and operate independently in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Certifications

• Professional certifications such as CIA or ACAMS are preferred.

Other Requirements

• High degree of integrity, professional skepticism, and attention to detail.
• Experience working with cross-border teams is preferred.
• Proficiency in English; Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Location: Preferably based in Abu Dhabi or Malaysia.