Global Compliance Operations Lead

Wwshemi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is seeking a Compliance Operations Specialist to drive day-to-day global compliance operations across licensed jurisdictions, coordinating with Legal, Licensing, Product and regional teams to translate regulatory commitments into actionable processes. You will track obligations, develop SOPs, monitor adherence, and prepare management reports for senior stakeholders.

Fluency in English is required; Mandarin proficiency is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years experience in Compliance Operations, Regulatory Operations, PMO or a similar operational role within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects or operational initiatives, working with stakeholders across different functions and jurisdictions
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, follow through on deliverables and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop clear SOPs, process documentation and management reports
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Crypto or digital asset experience is advantageous but not essential
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Mandarin proficiency is advantageous to support collaboration with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage the tracking of regulatory obligations, licensing conditions and operational actions, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate the operational implementation of new licences, including developing SOPs, implementation checklists and business readiness materials in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Monitor adherence to compliance operational processes, proactively identifying, managing and escalating risks or overdue actions.
• Prepare operational reports, implementation updates and management briefing materials for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional regulatory implementation activities with Legal, Licensing, Product, Operations and regional teams.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections and operational reviews by coordinating documentation, evidence gathering and remediation tracking.
• Conduct operational gap assessments, identify areas for improvement and drive remediation initiatives to strengthen compliance processes and controls.

Skills

Stakeholder management

SOP documentation

Independent work

English fluency

AI tools usage

Job description

Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is seeking a Compliance Operations Specialist to drive day-to-day global compliance operations across licensed jurisdictions, coordinating with Legal, Licensing, Product and regional teams to translate regulatory commitments into actionable processes. You will track obligations, develop SOPs, monitor adherence, and prepare management reports for senior stakeholders.

Fluency in English is required; Mandarin proficiency is advantageous.