Senior AML Operations Lead — Risk & Process Improvement

Bybit Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit Limited in Kuala Lumpur seeks a seasoned AML professional to join the second line of defence and bridge regulatory expectations with operation realities. You will hold deep AML/CTF expertise, identify process gaps, and drive measurable improvements across CDD, name screening, and monitoring.

You will challenge first-line teams with evidence-based recommendations, ensure compliance with FATF guidelines and AMLD standards, and support audits and regulator examinations with clear

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on AML/CTF experience in 1LoD and 2LoD environments.
• Track record of identifying process failures and driving improvements in AML/compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of AMLD IV/V/VI, FATF Recommendations and EBA guidelines.
• Structured analytical approach to decompose complex processes and identify failure points.
• Experience in regulated payments, crypto-asset, or fintech environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local AML Ops team and manage resources.
• Map and assess AML/CTF processes end-to-end (CDD, name screening, ongoing due diligence, travel rule, transaction monitoring, SAR/STR).
• Translate findings into prioritized improvement proposals with risk rationale and implementation path.
• Challenge first-line teams with evidence-based positions and ensure regulatory standards.
• Act as internal subject matter authority on AML/CTF regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Track implementation of improvements through to completion and monitor impact.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and third-line reviews with clear documentation.
• Contribute to the AFC risk assessment cycle by surfacing control gaps.

Skills

AML/CTF experience

Regulatory standards

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

CAMS

ICA Diploma or equivalent AML qualification

Job description

Bybit Limited in Kuala Lumpur seeks a seasoned AML professional to join the second line of defence and bridge regulatory expectations with operation realities. You will hold deep AML/CTF expertise, identify process gaps, and drive measurable improvements across CDD, name screening, and monitoring.

You will challenge first-line teams with evidence-based recommendations, ensure compliance with FATF guidelines and AMLD standards, and support audits and regulator examinations with clear