Anti-Financial Crime, Policy & Strategy Analyst

Bybit; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 45 000 - 70 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A cryptocurrency exchange is seeking an Analyst for the Policy & Strategy team in their EU Anti-Financial Crime department. The role focuses on enhancing the AML/CFT policy framework, monitoring regulatory developments, and supporting compliance efforts. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years in risk management or compliance with a solid understanding of EU regulations. Excellent communication skills in English are essential, with German being an asset.

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years of professional experience in AFC/AML, legal/policy, risk management, or compliance.
• Solid understanding of European AML/CFT regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Assist in maintaining AML/CFT and governance policies.
• Support development of internal risk models.
• Research EU regulatory updates and summarize findings.

Kenntnisse

AFC/AML experience

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Regulatory text interpretation

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry's safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner.

As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.

Job Overview

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our Policy & Strategy team within the EU Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) department. As an Analyst – Policy & Strategy, you will play a key role in the development and maintenance of our AML/CFT policy framework, support risk methodology improvements, and help monitor regulatory developments across the EU and beyond. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a robust compliance framework at the intersection of crypto innovation and EU regulatory expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating internal AML/CFT, sanctions, and governance policies in alignment with FM-GwG, FATF guidance, and MiCAR obligations. Conduct benchmarking against best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Support the development, testing, and documentation of internal risk models, including Customer Risk Assessment (CRA), product and coin risk rating, and transaction monitoring thresholds.
• Research EU and global regulatory updates related to financial crime, crypto-assets, and digital compliance. Summarize and communicate findings for internal stakeholders and policy teams.
• Maintain and enhance compliance dashboards, performance reports, and board-level summaries. Provide structured input to internal governance processes and periodic risk assessments.
• Collaborate with QA, transaction monitoring, and controls teams to ensure consistency in AFC interpretation and implementation. Contribute to preparation for audits, regulatory inspections, and internal testing.
• Act as an internal point of contact for regulatory questions and policy interpretation for business, operations, product, and AFC teams.

Job Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional experience in AFC/AML, legal/policy, risk management, or compliance—ideally within financial services, consulting, or the crypto sector.
• Based in Vienna or willing to relocate.
• Solid understanding of European AML/CFT rules (e.g., Austrian FM-GwG, 6AMLD), sanctions compliance, and crypto-specific regulations such as the Transfer of Funds Regulation.
• Comfortable with regulatory text interpretation, risk scoring models, and control frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable internal documents. German proficiency is an asset.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and proactive. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and contribute to cross-functional collaboration. Curious and committed to continuous learning and regulatory excellence.