Global Compliance Operations Lead

Bybit Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Bybit Limited is seeking a Lead Compliance Operations Specialist in Abu Dhabi to drive regulatory readiness across licensed jurisdictions. You will coordinate with Legal, Licensing, Product, Operations and regional teams to translate obligations into practical processes.

You will own SOP development, risk management and management reporting, ensuring timely actions and strong governance in a fast-paced crypto environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in Compliance Operations, Regulatory Operations, Project Management Office or a similar operational role within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional implementation projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong organisational, project coordination and stakeholder management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• 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

• Own the tracking of regulatory obligations, licensing conditions and operational actions, coordinating stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Drive the operational implementation of new licences by developing SOPs, process documentation, implementation checklists and business readiness materials.
• 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.
• Lead operational gap assessments and remediation initiatives to strengthen compliance processes and controls.

Skills

Regulatory Operations

Compliance Operations

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

English Fluency

Mandarin (adv)

Job description

Bybit Limited is seeking a Lead Compliance Operations Specialist in Abu Dhabi to drive regulatory readiness across licensed jurisdictions. You will coordinate with Legal, Licensing, Product, Operations and regional teams to translate obligations into practical processes.

You will own SOP development, risk management and management reporting, ensuring timely actions and strong governance in a fast-paced crypto environment.