Finance Expert

Bybit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit in Abu Dhabi seeks a Financial Expert to lead strategic finance initiatives and ensure international compliance across transfer pricing, Pillar 2, and DAC8 duties. You will partner with global controllers and the Head of Finance to align regulatory requirements with business goals.

You will drive JV finance operations, cost structuring, and regulatory reporting, coordinating with country controllers and external auditors in a fast-paced, multinational crypto environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Senior Finance roles, ideally in crypto or regulated environments.
• Understanding of international tax (Transfer Pricing, Pillar 2) and DAC8 reporting.
• Proven track record in structuring Joint Ventures or large-scale project finance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to translate regulations into insights.
• Executive presence with strong negotiation and cross-cultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead JV Finance Operations, aligning partners and maintaining group standards.
• Design and implement robust cost structures and equity frameworks.
• Serve as primary financial interface for external partners and internal leadership.
• Oversee global finance projects with focus on regulated sites and reporting.
• Coordinate Transfer Pricing documentation with country controllers and auditors.
• Drive ERP upgrades for tax automation and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Senior Finance Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Transfer Pricing

Pillar 2

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation & Influence

Tools

ERP systems

DAC8 reporting tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Us

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. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.

Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.

Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.

Role Overview

The Financial Expert serves as the strategic lead for the company’s stratgeic initatives and the primary guardian of international financial compliance. Acting as the main point of contact for high-level financial discussions alongside the Head of Finance, you will collaborate with global controllers to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, transfer pricing, and emerging international tax frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Joint Venture & Project Leadership

Lead JV Finance Operations: Act as the dedicated finance lead for all Joint Venture initiatives, driving financial alignment between partners and ensuring that JV operations remain compliant with group standards and local regulations.

Strategic Cost Structuring: Design, model, and implement robust cost structures and equity frameworks for new and existing JVs; focus on optimizing profitability, tax efficiency, and transparent resource allocation.

Stakeholder Management & Liaison: Serve as the primary financial interface for external partners and internal leadership; support the Head of Finance by providing data-driven insights for strategic negotiations and high-level decision-making.

2. Financial Oversight & Regulation

Global Project Monitoring: Maintain end-to-end oversight of all finance-related projects across the company, with a rigorous focus on regulated sites to ensure all financial activities meet stringent jurisdictional requirements and internal health metrics.

Regional & Regional Collaboration: Partner closely with Country Financial Controllers to standardize and streamline Transfer Pricing documentation, ensuring intercompany agreements are defensible and aligned with global tax strategies.

3. Tax Compliance & Implementation

Regulatory Framework Integration: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Indirect Taxes and emerging reporting directives, specifically CARF (Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework) and DAC8 , ensuring all regulated entities are fully compliant within required deadlines.

Pillar 2 Coordination & Strategy: Collaborate with external auditors and global tax partners to conduct impact assessments, financial modeling, and the final implementation of the Global Minimum Tax (Pillar 2) framework.

Ad-hoc Technical Advisory: Execute specialized financial analyses and handle strategic ad-hoc tasks as required to support the evolving needs of the global finance function.

4. Strategic Projects

High-Priority Initiatives: Drive the financial workstream for critical assignments, including ERP upgrades for tax automation, M&A financial integration, regulated site risk tracking, and treasury optimization for global partnerships.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience: 7+ years in Senior Finance roles, ideally within cryptocurrency exchange or highly regulated environment.

Technical Expertise: Understanding of international tax (Transfer Pricing, Pillar 2) and European reporting standards (DAC8).

Project Management: Proven track record in structuring Joint Ventures or large-scale project finance.

Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills; ability to translate complex financial regulations into actionable business insights.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

Executive Presence: Ability to represent the Finance department in high-stakes meetings and provide concise updates to non-finance stakeholders.

Negotiation & Influence: Skilled at navigating differing partner priorities to reach consensus on cost structures and reporting.

Strategic Problem Solving: A proactive mindset focused on proposing scalable solutions for emerging compliance risks.

Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Adept at working with global controllers across various time zones and jurisdictions.

Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable leading through ambiguity and evolving regulatory standards.

Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.