Forensic Internal Audit Lead – FinTech & Crypto

Bybit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bybit in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager with forensic investigation experience to lead end-to-end audit engagements and manage fraud investigations. The role combines evaluating control environments with deep-dive analyses of financial transactions in the digital assets space, collaborating with Legal, HR, and Compliance to strengthen the control framework.

Ideal candidates will have minimum 6 years in audit or forensic roles, a CPA/CIA/CFE or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, CFE or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in internal audit, forensic investigation, or compliance within financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency sectors.
• Demonstrated experience conducting fraud investigations or forensic reviews, including evidence handling, interview techniques, and report writing.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management practices, and IIA auditing standards.
• Knowledge of cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain, and related regulatory frameworks is a strong plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to present complex findings clearly to senior management.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English for business usage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end risk-based audit engagements across operational, financial, and business functions.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify gaps, policy violations, and process inefficiencies.
• Draft high-quality audit reports communicating findings, root causes, impact, and actionable recommendations to management and the Board.
• Monitor remediation progress and drive timely closure of audit issues.
• Lead or support fraud investigations, ethics violations, and whistleblower cases, including evidence collection and forensic analysis of transactions.
• Perform deep-dive analyses of suspicious activity, tracing transaction flows and documenting evidence for management action.
• Prepare investigation reports for management decisions, disciplinary actions, or regulatory disclosure.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Compliance on sensitive investigations, maintaining confidentiality and chain-of-custody.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, and business teams to strengthen the control environment proactively.
• Provide advisory input on policy design and anti-fraud controls.

Skills

Fraud investigation

Internal audit

Forensic analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with senior management

Chinese & English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Law

CPA/CIA/CFE or equivalent

Job description

Bybit in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager with forensic investigation experience to lead end-to-end audit engagements and manage fraud investigations. The role combines evaluating control environments with deep-dive analyses of financial transactions in the digital assets space, collaborating with Legal, HR, and Compliance to strengthen the control framework.

Ideal candidates will have minimum 6 years in audit or forensic roles, a CPA/CIA/CFE or