[EU] AML Specialist, Name Screening & Travel Rule
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As an AML Specialist for Name Screening & Travel Rule at Bybit, you join our AML Operations team to review and disposition screening alerts relating to sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media across the customer lifecycle. You support Travel Rule compliance and exception handling for virtual asset transfers, working closely with internal teams and counterparty VASPs to resolve issues and maintain regulatory alignment across global operations.
What you'll do
- Review and disposition screening alerts relating to sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, customers, counterparties and associated parties
- Investigate potential matches, document clear rationale, and escalate higher-risk or complex cases where required
- Support Travel Rule operations by reviewing originator and beneficiary information, resolving data discrepancies, failed transmissions and other exceptions
- Liaise with internal teams and counterparty VASPs to resolve screening and Travel Rule issues
- Monitor relevant sanctions and Travel Rule regulatory developments across the globe and support timely operational implementation
- Maintain accurate case records and support audits, regulatory enquiries and internal reviews
- Identify recurring false positives, exception trends and process gaps, and contribute to rule tuning, workflow improvements, automation and AI initiatives
- Work closely with internal AML Operations and Compliance teams on related escalations
What you bring
- 3+ years of relevant AML Operations experience within financial services, fintech, payments or the virtual asset industry
- Hands-on experience in name screening, sanctions compliance and/or Travel Rule systems and operations
- A good understanding of sanctions frameworks, PEP and adverse media screening, and FATF Travel Rule requirements
- A good understanding of virtual asset transactions, blockchain basics and associated AML/CFT risks
- Strong analytical, documentation and case-handling skills
- Strong judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to make clear and defensible screening decisions
- The ability to manage high-volume operational queues and prioritise time-sensitive cases
- A proactive approach to identifying gaps and improving processes, including through automation and AI
- Strong communication skills and an interest in crypto, digital assets and financial crime prevention
Nice to have
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA or equivalent
What we offer
- Study Growth Fund to support your professional development and continuous learning
- Regular internal events including team-building activities, workshops and innovation forums
- Access to a diverse, international team and global collaboration opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company
- Internal mobility and long-term development support
About Bybit
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. The company provides trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 infrastructure, and is recognised as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry.
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