Compliance Audit Manager
Legal · Full-time
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Hong Kong · United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates · Malaysia
About Us
- Audit Planning & Preparation
- Conduct preliminary research and regulatory scanning to understand emerging risks, compliance obligations, and jurisdictional differences affecting Bybit.
- Participate in walkthroughs with Compliance, AML, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand processes, risks, and controls.
- Audit Execution
- Perform end-to-end compliance and AML/CTF audits, including control design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, and documentation of audit evidence.
- Execute testing in accordance with Internal Audit methodology, ensuring high-quality workpapers, clear rationale, and traceability of results.
- Draft audit issues, root-cause analysis, and practical remediation recommendations based on observed gaps and regulatory expectations.
- Assist in evaluating Bybit’s compliance with requirements under VARA, SCA, SFC, AUSTRAC, EU frameworks, and other relevant regulators.
- Reporting & Follow-Up
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports for management reviews.
- Present audit findings to stakeholders and support communication of risk themes and recommendations.
- Track remediation progress, validate the implementation of corrective actions, and update status reporting for management.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with audit teams, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and other internal stakeholders to gather information, validate observations, and ensure effective remediation.
- Support thematic reviews, deep dives, cross-regional audits, and data-driven audit analytics initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships to enhance audit effectiveness and deepen understanding of the business.
- Regulatory & Industry Awareness
- Stay informed on changes in global AML/CTF regulations, crypto oversight frameworks, and evolving compliance expectations.
- Contribute insights to audit planning, thematic reviews, and continuous monitoring activities.
- Support readiness for regulatory reviews, independent assessments, and licensing audits when required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, compliance audit, AML/CTF, or related risk/compliance roles within financial services or crypto.
- Experience with AML/CTF, sanctions, onboarding/KYC, transaction monitoring, or regulatory compliance frameworks is highly desirable.
- Exposure to cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain analytics, or virtual asset compliance is a strong advantage.
- Solid understanding of control design, risk assessment, and audit execution methodologies.
- Ability to produce high-quality workpapers, audit testing documentation, and issue write-ups.
- Experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to conduct walkthroughs, discuss findings, and engage stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and operate independently in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.
- Proficiency in English, Mandarin Chinese is a plus
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.