Internal Audit Lead

As an Internal Audit Lead at Bybit, you'll develop and execute risk-based audit plans for one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. You'll provide assurance to senior management and the Board on governance, risk, and controls across a global financial services platform, drawing on deep knowledge of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial services regulation.

What you'll do

• Design and execute comprehensive risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational strategy, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks
• Evaluate governance frameworks, risk management processes, and internal controls across operational, financial, and compliance areas
• Lead and oversee internal audit engagements, ensuring delivery in accordance with IIA standards and internal audit methodology
• Draft high-quality audit reports that clearly communicate findings, root causes, and practical recommendations to management and the Board
• Monitor and follow up on remediation of audit issues, driving timely implementation of corrective actions
• Leverage data analytics, including SQL-based data extraction and analysis, as well as AI-driven tools and techniques, to enhance audit testing, continuous monitoring, and risk assessment processes
• Apply advanced analytics such as anomaly detection and predictive modeling to identify patterns, outliers, and emerging risks more effectively
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks in cryptocurrency, DeFi, and blockchain, continuously adapting audit approaches and incorporating innovative technologies including AI and ML into audit methodologies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Risk, and Finance across global functions to foster transparency and effective risk management

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal auditing or compliance in financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency sectors
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management practices, and IIA auditing standards
• Experience leading regulatory or external audit reviews, with proven ability to manage complex, cross-border audits
• Strong knowledge of cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain, and related regulatory frameworks globally and regionally
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior management
• Proficient in Chinese and English for business usage

Nice to have

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications

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 within a rapidly expanding global company
• Internal mobility, with access to internal job opportunities to help build your long-term career path

About Bybit

Bybit, established in 2018, 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 platform 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.