Head of Compliance, EU

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. Job Scope Lead and continuously develop Bybit EU's independent Compliance function, ensuring it operates effectively as the company scales across Europe. Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework covering MiCAR, MiFID II, EMD/PSD II, AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, outsourcing, and other applicable Austrian and EU regulations. Serve as the designated Compliance Officer (where applicable) and act as the primary liaison with Austrian and European regulatory authorities. Advise the Management Board and senior leadership on regulatory obligations, compliance risks, and emerging regulatory developments. Develop and maintain the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, conducting thematic reviews and ongoing monitoring activities to assess regulatory adherence. Establish and oversee compliance risk assessments, identifying areas of regulatory exposure and ensuring timely remediation of identified findings. Provide independent review and challenge of new products, business initiatives, strategic projects, and outsourcing arrangements to ensure regulatory compliance is considered from inception. Oversee regulatory reporting obligations and support regulatory inspections, audits, and licensing activities. Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Partner closely with Legal, Risk, AML, Product, Operations, Marketing, Technology, and Internal Audit to ensure a coordinated approach to regulatory compliance. Review financial promotions, marketing communications, and customer-facing documentation to ensure compliance with applicable EU regulatory requirements. Build and foster a strong compliance culture through training, awareness initiatives, and ongoing guidance to employees and management. Lead, coach, and develop the Compliance team while establishing scalable processes and governance suitable for a rapidly growing regulated financial institution. Requirements University degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or another relevant discipline. Professional compliance certifications are an advantage. Minimum of 8 years of compliance experience within financial services, fintech, digital assets, banking, payment institutions, or investment firms, including several years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of Austrian and European regulatory frameworks, particularly MiCAR, MiFID II, E-Money Directive, Payment Services Directive, AML/CFT, sanctions, outsourcing, and financial crime regulations. Demonstrated experience building or significantly enhancing compliance frameworks within regulated financial institutions. Experience working directly with financial regulators, including regulatory inspections, licensing processes, and supervisory engagement. Strong understanding of governance, compl…