Global Internal Audit Lead - Crypto & Compliance

Bybit Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled Internal Audit Expert to lead risk-based audit plans and end-to-end audit engagements across regulatory jurisdictions. You will provide assurance to senior management and the Board on governance, risk, and controls within financial services, fintech, and cryptocurrency contexts.

The role requires deep knowledge of internal controls, IIA standards, and the ability to leverage data analytics and AI tools to enhance testing and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal auditing or compliance in financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency sectors.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management practices, and IIA auditing standards.
• Experience leading regulatory or external audit reviews, with proven ability to manage complex, cross-border audits.
• Strong knowledge of cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain, and related regulatory frameworks (global & regional).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Proficient in Chinese and English for business usage.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational strategy, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks.
• Lead and oversee internal audit engagements, ensuring delivery in accordance with IIA standards and internal audit methodology.
• Draft high-quality audit reports that clearly communicate findings, root causes, and practical recommendations to management and the Board.
• Monitor and follow-up on remediation of audit issues, driving timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Leverage data analytics, including SQL-based data extraction and analysis, as well as AI-driven tools and techniques, to enhance audit testing, continuous monitoring, and risk assessment processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Audit leadership

Risk management

Communication

Chinese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent

Job description

Bybit Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled Internal Audit Expert to lead risk-based audit plans and end-to-end audit engagements across regulatory jurisdictions. You will provide assurance to senior management and the Board on governance, risk, and controls within financial services, fintech, and cryptocurrency contexts.

The role requires deep knowledge of internal controls, IIA standards, and the ability to leverage data analytics and AI tools to enhance testing and monitoring.