MLRO & Compliance Officer

Remote DXB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bybit, established in 2018, is a leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving millions across regions. We seek a senior compliance leader to design and oversee our UAE-focused compliance program across ADGM/DIFC-regulated operations.

You will collaborate with the Board and regulators, develop AML/CFT frameworks, and drive governance across two regulated entities, ensuring timely remediation of findings and adherence to evolving rules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior compliance or financial crime experience in regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FSRA Rules, FSMR, MIR, and ADGM AML Rulebook.
• Approved Person status or willingness to seek FSRA regulatory approval.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee the compliance function and monitoring of FSRA Rules, FSMR, MIR, and other regulations.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring programmes for exchange and clearing house operations.
• Provide independent compliance advice to the Board and senior management.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews, testing, and gap analyses.
• Liaise with the FSRA on compliance matters and ensure timely remediation of regulatory findings.
• Advise on new market products, trading rules, and participant admission criteria.
• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of AML/CFT/sanctions programme.
• Investigate and decide on internal SARs/STRs.
• Develop AML policies, risk assessments, CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring procedures.
• Act as the key contact with the FSRA and other authorities on financial crime matters.

Skills

Senior compliance

Financial crime

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee the compliance function and monitoring of adherence to FSRA Rules, FSMR, MIR, and other applicable regulations
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring programmes for exchange and clearing house operations
• Provide independent compliance advice to the Board and senior management
• Conduct regular compliance reviews, testing, and gap analyses
• Liaise with the FSRA on all compliance matters and ensure timely remediation of regulatory findings
• Advise on new market products, trading rules, and participant admission criteria
• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the AML/CFT/sanctions programme
• Investigate and decide on internal suspicious activity reports (SARs/STRs)
• Develop AML policies, risk assessments, CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring procedures
• Act as the key point of contact with the FSRA and other authorities on financial crime matters

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior compliance or financial crime experience within ADGM, DIFC, or regulated financial services
• Strong knowledge of FSRA Rules, FSMR, MIR, and ADGM AML Rulebook
• Understanding of RIE and RCH regulatory obligations
• Experience supporting regulatory authorisations or recognition applications
• Experience engaging with the FSRA or equivalent regulators
• Ability to manage compliance across two distinct regulated entities
• Approved Person status or willingness to seek FSRA regulatory approval

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within market infrastructure, exchange, or clearing house environments
• Practical adoption of AI technologies to enhance compliance or operational effectiveness
• Exposure to virtual asset market infrastructure or crypto exchanges

Benefits

• Study Growth Fund for professional development
• Regular internal team-building events and workshops
• Global collaboration with a diverse international team
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility