Lead Compliance Operations Specialist

Bybit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit seeks a Lead Compliance Operations Specialist to drive the global regulatory operations program from the UAE. You will coordinate with Legal, Licensing, Product, Operations and regional teams to translate obligations into practical processes and maintain licence lifecycle readiness.

You will own tracking of regulatory obligations, develop SOPs, monitor adherence, and prepare reports for senior stakeholders. English fluency is required; Mandarin is advantageous for collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in Compliance Operations or similar in financial services/fintech or regulated industry.
• Experience leading cross-jurisdiction implementation projects.
• Strong organizational, project coordination and stakeholder management skills.

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 compliance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

About Us

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.

Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.

Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.

The Lead Compliance Operations Specialist plays a key role in the execution of Bybit's global compliance operations programme.

Working across multiple licensed jurisdictions, you will ensure regulatory commitments are translated into practical operating processes, tracked effectively, and maintained throughout the licence lifecycle. This role partners closely with Legal, Licensing, Product, Operations and regional teams to drive operational readiness and ongoing compliance activities.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Profile

• Passionate about cryptocurrency and financial innovation.
• Strong sense of ownership with excellent execution discipline and attention to detail.
• Proactive, dependable and solutions-oriented, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Collaborative and confident partnering with Legal, Product, Operations and business stakeholders.

Why Join Us At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.