[EU] EU Internal Audit Expert

As an EU Internal Audit Expert at Bybit, you will support the Internal Audit function across European operations as a senior audit professional. You'll plan and execute audit engagements, deliver high-quality audit work, and drive continuous improvement of the audit framework under the direction of the Head of Internal Audit (EU). This is a hands-on execution role where you personally conduct audit fieldwork, produce deliverables, and manage individual audit projects end-to-end.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits end-to-end across finance, operations, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity, owning individual engagements from scoping through to report issuance.
• Support the Head of IA in developing and maintaining the internal audit framework and annual audit plan for Bybit EU.
• Collaborate with the Global Internal Audit team to align with group standards, methodologies, and best practices, and contribute to global audit projects as needed.
• Support the transition from outsourced audits to in-house capability by coordinating with co-sourcing partners, reviewing their work products for quality, and flagging gaps to the Head of IA.
• Assess and monitor adherence to Austrian and EU regulatory requirements, ensuring early identification and remediation of control weaknesses.
• Perform detailed audit work including walkthroughs, testing, and issue validation to ensure audit depth and accuracy.
• Prepare clear, well-structured audit reports documenting findings, root causes, and remediation recommendations, and present results to the Head of IA and relevant stakeholders.
• Stay current on regulatory developments including MiCA, MiFID II, GDPR, AMLD, DORA, and EMI frameworks, and proactively flag implications for the audit plan.
• Coordinate and track remediation of findings to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Work cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, IT, and Product teams to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in audit processes by leveraging data analytics such as SQL, Python, and AI tools, and propose efficiency gains.

What you bring

• 7-10 years of experience in internal audit or related risk and control functions within financial services, fintech, or crypto.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of Austrian and EU regulatory frameworks.
• A hands-on approach: able to perform audits personally when needed and comfortable rolling up your sleeves.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CAMS, or ICA, reflecting a solid technical foundation in audit and compliance.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English for effective communication with regulators and senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding project management skills, capable of managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently.
• Strong presentation and communication abilities, with experience reporting findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global organization structure with cross-regional stakeholders.
• An adaptable, self-driven mindset and comfort in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Web3 and crypto ecosystems.

What we offer

• Study Growth Fund to support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal events including regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global collaboration as part of a diverse, international team working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career advancement opportunities and internal mobility within a rapidly expanding global company.

About Bybit

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. The company delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3, recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry.