Head of Compliance, EU

Job Scope

• Lead and continuously develop Bybit EU's independent Compliance function, ensuring it operates effectively as the company scales across Europe.
• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework covering MiCAR, MiFID II, EMD/PSD II, AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, outsourcing, and other applicable Austrian and EU regulations.
• Serve as the designated Compliance Officer (where applicable) and act as the primary liaison with Austrian and European regulatory authorities.
• Advise the Management Board and senior leadership on regulatory obligations, compliance risks, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Develop and maintain the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, conducting thematic reviews and ongoing monitoring activities to assess regulatory adherence.
• Establish and oversee compliance risk assessments, identifying areas of regulatory exposure and ensuring timely remediation of identified findings.
• Provide independent review and challenge of new products, business initiatives, strategic projects, and outsourcing arrangements to ensure regulatory compliance is considered from inception.
• Oversee regulatory reporting obligations and support regulatory inspections, audits, and licensing activities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Partner closely with Legal, Risk, AML, Product, Operations, Marketing, Technology, and Internal Audit to ensure a coordinated approach to regulatory compliance.
• Review financial promotions, marketing communications, and customer-facing documentation to ensure compliance with applicable EU regulatory requirements.
• Build and foster a strong compliance culture through training, awareness initiatives, and ongoing guidance to employees and management.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Compliance team while establishing scalable processes and governance suitable for a rapidly growing regulated financial institution.

Requirements

• University degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or another relevant discipline. Professional compliance certifications are an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of compliance experience within financial services, fintech, digital assets, banking, payment institutions, or investment firms, including several years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian and European regulatory frameworks, particularly MiCAR, MiFID II, E-Money Directive, Payment Services Directive, AML/CFT, sanctions, outsourcing, and financial crime regulations.
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly enhancing compliance frameworks within regulated financial institutions.
• Experience working directly with financial regulators, including regulatory inspections, licensing processes, and supervisory engagement.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, compliance risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to balance regulatory expectations with commercial objectives while maintaining independence and sound judgment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives and collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Proven leadership experience in developing high-performing compliance teams within fast-paced, evolving organizations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical business guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. German proficiency is an advantage.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a highly regulated environment.
• This position is based in Vienna, Austria.