Anti-Money Laundering Manager

Bybit; Brasil; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bybit is seeking a Senior AML/CFT Compliance professional in Brazil to lead policy implementation, regulatory liaison, and customer due diligence. You will conduct enhanced reviews, monitor and investigate suspicious activity, and prepare regulatory filings while maintaining thorough documentation and audit trails.

Strong Portuguese/English skills and a law/finance background are essential. Ideal candidates possess at least 7 years in compliance, a deep understanding of COAF and central bank

Qualifications

• Senior-level AML/CFT and sanctions compliance experience in financial/fintech sectors.
• Proven ability to operate independently as a second line of defense.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Implement AML/CFT and sanctions policies aligned with Brazilian requirements.
• Regulatory interface with inspections, responses, remediation plans.
• CDD/KYC/KYB and EDD reviews per risk-based methods.
• Monitor transactions and investigate suspicious activity.
• Prepare STRs and regulatory filings with COAF or authorities.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for compliance reviews.

Skills

Regulatory governance

Independent contributor

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Finance/Economics

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain AML/CFT and sanctions policies and procedures aligned with Brazilian regulatory requirements and global best practices.
• Regulatory interface (inspections, responses, remediation plans)
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD/KYC/KYB) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews in accordance with risk-based methodologies.
• Support ongoing transaction monitoring, screening, and investigation of suspicious activities.
• Prepare, review, and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other regulatory filings with COAF or relevant authorities.
• Monitor developments in AML/CFT and sanctions laws, and assist in updating internal procedures accordingly.
• Assist in the delivery of internal training and awareness sessions on AML/CFT and sanctions compliance.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, ensuring all controls are operating effectively and aligned with the company’s enterprise risk management framework.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all compliance reviews, escalations, and filings.
• Support internal and external audits, as well as inspections or information requests from regulators.
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to strengthen compliance systems and data integrity.
• Contribute to the assessment and oversight of third-party vendors that support AML/CFT and compliance operations.

Requirements:

• Legally resident in Brazil.
• Senior-level experience (minimum 7 years) in AML/CFT and sanctions compliance experience in financial, fintech, or VASP sectors.
• Proven ability to operate independently as part of the second line of defense.
• Strong understanding of COAF, Central Bank of Brazil, and CVM regulations, as well as FATF standards.
• Proficient in KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or related field; postgraduate or certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA) preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, professional integrity, and fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Must meet fit and proper standards with no disqualifying factors, including:
• not to have been declared bankrupt or insolvent;
• knowledge of the line of business, the services to be provided and the crypto segment, as well as crypto market dynamics and the risks associated with those activities;
• technical capability, compatible with the functions to be exercised.