Head of Regulatory Compliance & Risk

Remote DXB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bybit, established in 2018, is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms. We are seeking a senior leader to direct the regulated entity in Abu Dhabi, steering strategic, operational, and commercial objectives with uncompromising governance.

You will oversee day-to-day management, compliance, risk programs, and key regulatory engagements with FSRA, while maintaining relationships with regulators, the board, and shareholders to drive compliant growth in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience within financial services, capital markets, fintech, or digital assets.
• Proven experience leading regulated businesses and managing senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulation, governance, and risk management.
• Experience overseeing business, operational, and control functions within a regulated environment.
• UAE and/or ADGM regulatory experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to satisfy the FSRA's Fit and Proper requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the regulated entity, ensuring the successful execution of its strategic, operational, and commercial objectives
• Hold ultimate responsibility for the day-to-day management, supervision, and control of the firm's regulated activities
• Ensure the firm maintains compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, and governance standards
• Establish and foster a strong culture of compliance, risk management, accountability, and ethical conduct
• Lead and oversee senior management, ensuring effective execution and clear accountability
• Ensure appropriate governance frameworks, policies, systems, and controls are implemented
• Oversee the identification and management of key regulatory, operational, financial, technology, and reputational risks
• Act as the primary liaison with the FSRA and lead all significant regulatory engagements
• Maintain effective relationships with regulators, Board members, shareholders, and other key stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting, Risk Management, or related discipline

Job description

Bybit, established in 2018, is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms. We are seeking a senior leader to direct the regulated entity in Abu Dhabi, steering strategic, operational, and commercial objectives with uncompromising governance.

You will oversee day-to-day management, compliance, risk programs, and key regulatory engagements with FSRA, while maintaining relationships with regulators, the board, and shareholders to drive compliant growth in a