MLRO & Compliance Officer, UAE (ADGM) - Broker Dealer Entity

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**About Us** 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. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance. Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution. Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services. ## Role Overview We are seeking a senior MLRO & Compliance Officer to lead the compliance and financial crime function for our ADGM-licensed Broker Dealer entity. This role carries dual responsibility — serving as both the Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) — and will be pivotal in building, embedding, and overseeing a robust regulatory framework in line with FSRA expectations. This is a hands-on senior role for someone who combines deep knowledge of ADGM/FSRA regulation with the commercial acumen to work closely with business stakeholders across trading, product, and operations. ## Key Responsibilities ### Compliance Officer - Responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the compliance function and monitoring of adherence to all FSRA Rules, FSMR, MIR, and other applicable regulations. - Develops and maintains compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring programmes, including trade surveillance, conflicts of interest management, and conduct rules applicable to a Broker Dealer. - Provides independent compliance advice to the Board and senior management, and reports material issues and escalations in a timely and structured manner. - Conducts regular compliance reviews, testing, and gap analyses to assess the effectiveness of controls against regulatory requirements. - Liaises with the FSRA on compliance matters and ensures timely remediation of any regulatory findings or supervisory observations. - Advises on new products, services, customer journeys, and business initiatives to ensure regulatory requirements are appropriately embedded from inception. - Partners with Legal, Risk, Operations, and business teams to maintain an effective and proportionate compliance framework. ### MLRO - Has overall responsibility for the implementation, oversight, and effectiveness of the entity's AML/CFT/sanctions programme in accordance with the FSRA AML Rulebook. - Receives, investigates, and decides on internal suspicious activity reports (SARs/STRs), and files reports with relevant authorities including via goAML where applicable. - Develops and maintains AML policies, risk assessments, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring procedures tailored to virtual asset and brokerage risks. - Ensures staff training and awareness programmes on AML/CFT are current, fit-for-purpose, and appropriately documented. - Acts as the key point of contact with the FSRA and other authorities on financial crime matters, and provides regular AML reporting to the Board. - Maintains and periodically reviews the entity's Business Risk Assessment (BRA) and Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) frameworks. ## Requirements - 10+ years of significant senior compliance and/or financial crime experience within ADGM, DIFC, or other regulated financial services environments. - Strong working knowledge of FSRA Rules, FSMR, the ADGM AML Rulebook, and applicable sanctions frameworks. - Experience in a Broker Dealer, investment firm, or trading environment, with familiarity with trade surveillance and conduct obligations. - Experience supporting regulatory authorisations, licensing applications, or regulated entity setup. - Experience engaging with the FSRA or equivalent regulator on supervisory matters or regulatory examinations. - Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution within a growing business. - Strong judgement, stakeholder management, and decision-making capability. - Demonstrated interest in, and practical adoption of, AI technologies to enhance compliance, regulatory, or operational effectiveness will be viewed very favourably. ## Profile - Prior MLRO / Compliance Officer or equivalent senior control function experience within a regulated firm. - Strong UAE / ADGM regulatory credibility, ideally from crypto, fintech, payments, brokerage, or investment firms. - Practical, commercially minded operator who can build from scratch and work hands-on. - Approved Person or willingness to seek FSRA regulatory approval for the Compliance Officer and MLRO controlled functions. **Why Join Us** At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. Our benefits include: - Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning. - Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation. - Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world. - Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company. - Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.