MLRO, Georgia

Job description

**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. ### Key Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s AML/CFT framework. - Monitor payment transactions, investigate alerts, and report suspicious activity (STRs/SARs) to the Financial Monitoring Service of Georgia. - Oversee the customer complaints process, coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely responses, and engage when complaints indicate potential AML/CFT risks. - Conduct customer, product, payment channel, and jurisdictional risk assessments; implement risk mitigation measures. - Oversee CDD, EDD, and ongoing due diligence processes. - Design and continuously improve the KYC onboarding journey, including Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) methodology. - Ensure AML/CFT controls are embedded in payment operations, including fraud prevention and strong customer authentication. - Ensure compliance with PSP licensing and ongoing regulatory obligations. - Act as the primary liaison with regulators and manage inspections, audits and regulatory reporting. - Maintain records of audits, investigations and remediation actions, ensuring all cases are tracked and auditable. - Deliver AML/CFT training across the organization. - Regularly assess the effectiveness of the AML/CFT framework, identify gaps in policies, procedures, and systems, report findings to senior management, and propose practical action plans to remediate deficiencies. - Update internal controls in line with regulatory changes and emerging financial crime risks. ### **Requirements:** - Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field; AML/CFT certifications (e.g., CAMS) are highly preferred. - Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT compliance experience within a regulated financial institution, ideally within a PSP. - Strong knowledge of Georgian AML/CFT legislation and regulatory requirements, as well as FATF standards. - Practical experience designing and implementing risk assessment methodologies and KYC/EDD frameworks. - Familiarity with payment operations, fraud prevention, and strong customer authentication. - Proficient in AML systems, KYC tools, and case management for investigations and remediation. - Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. - High level of integrity and professional independence, with the ability to engage confidently and effectively with regulators and senior management. **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.