Compliance & AML Lead, Hong Kong

About Us

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 job

• Act as the Manager in Charge (MIC) of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for a Hong Kong entity, overseeing the VASP license application with the SFC and ongoing compliance framework.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and supervisory authorities in Hong Kong, leading regulatory communications, examinations, inspections, and ongoing supervisory engagement.
• Design, build, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework covering AML, CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Own the end to end compliance program lifecycle, including policies, procedures, controls, risk assessments, monitoring, testing, and issue remediation.
• Partner closely with Business, Product, Risk and Legal teams to embed compliance by design into business processes.
• Ensure effective governance, documentation, and audit readiness across all compliance activities.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high performing global compliance team, setting clear accountability and performance standards.
• Monitor global regulatory developments, assess impact, and proactively adapt to the compliance program.

 

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline from Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, UK, or US.
• 6-10 years of compliance experience in a bank, financial institution, fintech, or crypto firm.
• Prior experience acting as the Manager in Charge (MIC) of Compliance and AML in Hong Kong licensed institutions will be an advantage.
• Extensive experience interacting directly with relevant regulatory agencies in Hong Kong.
• Exposure to regulatory governance, licensing, or compliance monitoring within a regulated financial institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret regulations and apply them pragmatically to new products and business models.
• Comfortable working in dynamic and ambiguous environments, with the flexibility to adapt regulatory frameworks as the business and regulatory landscape evolve.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with regulators, senior management, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong team player, good work attitude, takes ownership and has pride in deliverables

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.