Senior Compliance Operations Specialist

About the role

Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange and digital financial platform founded in 2018, is hiring a Senior Compliance Operations Specialist in Abu Dhabi. The specialist supports the day-to-day execution of Bybit's global compliance operations programme, helping turn regulatory commitments into practical operating processes across multiple licensed jurisdictions. The role works closely with Legal, Licensing, Product, Operations and regional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Track regulatory obligations, licensing conditions and operational actions, coordinating with stakeholders for timely completion
• Coordinate the operational implementation of new licences, including SOPs, implementation checklists and business readiness materials
• Monitor adherence to compliance processes and escalate risks or overdue actions
• Prepare operational reports, implementation updates and management briefings for senior stakeholders
• Coordinate regulatory implementation with Legal, Licensing, Product, Operations and regional teams
• Support audits, regulatory inspections and operational reviews by coordinating documentation, evidence gathering and remediation tracking
• Run operational gap assessments and drive remediation initiatives

Required profile

• 2-4 years of experience in Compliance Operations, Regulatory Operations, PMO or a similar operational role in financial services, fintech or a regulated industry
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects across functions and jurisdictions
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Fluent English; Mandarin is advantageous
• Crypto or digital asset experience is advantageous but not essential

Required skills

• Developing clear SOPs, process documentation and management reports
• Using AI tools to improve productivity and documentation quality

What we offer

• Study Growth Fund supporting professional development
• Internal events, workshops and team-building activities
• Global collaboration with an international team
• Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities