Internal Compliance & Audit Lead
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As an Internal Compliance & Audit Lead at Bybit, you will develop and execute risk-based audit plans, lead end-to-end internal audit engagements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. You bring deep knowledge of financial services, cryptocurrency, and blockchain, providing assurance to senior management and the Board on governance, risk, and controls.
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
- 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 across Compliance, Risk, and Finance functions globally to foster transparency and effective risk management
What you bring
- A 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 across global and regional jurisdictions
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior management
- Proficiency 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
- Regular team-building activities, workshops, and internal 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 and long-term development support through access to internal job opportunities
About Bybit
Bybit is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, established in 2018 and 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.
Context for this role
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