Senior Compliance Operations Specialist New Abu Dhabi, UAE

Bybit Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit Limited is seeking a Compliance Operations Specialist to help manage the day-to-day global compliance operations across licensed jurisdictions. You will work with Legal, Licensing, Product, Operations, and regional teams to translate regulatory commitments into practical processes and maintain compliance across the licence lifecycle.

You will monitor obligations, coordinate new licences with SOPs and readiness materials, and support audits and regulatory reviews while driving remediation

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in Compliance Operations, Regulatory Operations, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Track regulatory obligations, licensing conditions, and actions across stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation of new licences with SOPs and readiness materials.
• Monitor adherence to processes and escalate risks.
• Prepare operational reports and management briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews with documentation.
• Identify gaps and drive remediation to strengthen compliance controls.

Skills

Fluency in English

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Job description

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.

About the Role

The Compliance Operations Specialist supports the day-to-day execution of Bybit's global compliance operations programme.

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

Responsibilities

Manage the tracking of regulatory obligations, licensing conditions and operational actions, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.

Coordinate the operational implementation of new licences, including developing SOPs, implementation checklists and business readiness materials in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

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.

Conduct operational gap assessments, identify areas for improvement and drive remediation initiatives to strengthen compliance processes and controls.

Requirements

2 - 4 years experience in Compliance Operations, Regulatory Operations, Project Management Office or a similar operational role within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry.

Experience coordinating cross-functional projects or operational initiatives, working with stakeholders across different functions and jurisdictions

Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, follow through on deliverables and work independently with minimal supervision.

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.

Highly organised with strong follow-through and execution discipline.

Proactive, dependable and solution-oriented.

Collaborative and comfortable working with legal, product, operations and business stakeholders.

Comfortable using AI tools to improve productivity, documentation quality and operational efficiency.

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.