[EU] Senior AML Specialist, Investigations

As a Senior AML Specialist, Investigations at Bybit, you conduct financial crime investigations and prepare Suspicious Transaction/Activity Reports (STRs/SARs) for one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges serving over 80 million users. You analyse escalated cases, assess suspicious activity, and produce high-quality regulatory reports for review and approval.

What you'll do

• Conduct end-to-end financial crime investigations arising from transaction monitoring, internal escalations and other AML controls
• Analyse transaction activity, customer profiles, KYC information, on-chain activity and other relevant data to identify potential suspicious activity
• Prepare clear and well-supported investigation conclusions, including recommendations on whether cases should be escalated for STR/SAR filing
• Draft STR/SAR narratives and supporting documentation in accordance with internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements
• Ensure assigned investigations and STR/SAR cases are completed accurately and within required timelines
• Identify complex, high-risk or unusual cases and escalate them to the STR/Investigations Manager or relevant MLRO
• Maintain complete and accurate case records with clear audit trails and supporting evidence
• Work with Transaction Monitoring, KYC, AML Operations and other Compliance teams to obtain information required for investigations
• Identify emerging typologies, recurring risk patterns and potential control gaps observed through investigations
• Support quality reviews, regulatory enquiries, audits and remediation activities relating to investigations and suspicious transaction reporting

What you bring

• 3+ years of relevant experience in AML, transaction monitoring, financial crime investigations or suspicious transaction reporting
• Practical experience investigating unusual or suspicious transaction activity and documenting investigation outcomes
• Familiarity with STR/SAR preparation and regulatory reporting requirements
• A strong understanding of AML/CFT principles, investigation methodologies and financial crime typologies
• Experience using transaction monitoring, case management or blockchain analytics tools
• Strong analytical, written communication and documentation skills
• Comfort working across multiple jurisdictions, deadlines and case priorities
• A strong investigative mindset and attention to detail
• The ability to assess complex information and form clear, evidence-based conclusions
• Comfort escalating concerns and challenging information where something does not appear consistent
• A hands-on, organised approach to managing a high-volume investigation queue
• Strong focus on quality, accuracy and regulatory defensibility

Nice to have

• Experience in digital assets, crypto, fintech, payments or financial services
• Interest in crypto and digital assets, with a willingness to develop deeper knowledge of blockchain-based financial crime risks
• Comfort using technology and AI tools to improve investigation quality, consistency and efficiency

What we offer

• Study Growth Fund to support your professional development and continuous learning
• Regular internal team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation
• Global collaboration as part of a diverse, international team
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company
• Internal job opportunities to help build your long-term career path

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.