Head of Compliance, EU

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Job Summary

Lead and develop Bybit EU’s independent compliance function as the company scales across Europe. Build and maintain a compliance framework covering MiCAR, MiFID II, EMD/PSD II, AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, and outsourcing. Serve as Compliance Officer liaison with Austrian and European regulators, advise senior leadership, oversee monitoring plans and risk assessments, and lead/coaching a scalable compliance team.

Location: Vienna

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and continuously develop Bybit EU’s independent compliance function as the company scales across Europe.
•Design, implement, and maintain a compliance framework covering MiCAR, MiFID II, EMD/PSD II, AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, outsourcing, and applicable Austrian/EU regulations.
•Act as the primary liaison with Austrian and European regulatory authorities and serve as the designated Compliance Officer (where applicable).
•Develop and maintain the annual compliance monitoring plan, conduct thematic reviews, and oversee compliance risk assessments and remediation.
•Lead, coach, and develop the compliance team while establishing scalable processes and governance.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Learning Budget

Key Requirements

•University degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; professional compliance certifications are an advantage.
•Minimum 8 years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech, digital assets, banking, payment institutions, or investment firms, including several years in a leadership role.
•Strong knowledge of Austrian and European regulatory frameworks, particularly MiCAR, MiFID II, E-Money Directive, Payment Services Directive, AML/CFT, sanctions, outsourcing, and financial crime regulations.
•Demonstrated experience building or significantly enhancing compliance frameworks within regulated financial institutions.
•Experience working directly with financial regulators, including inspections, licensing processes, and supervisory engagement.

Experience:8+ yearsFintechDigital assetsFinancial servicesBankingPaymentsInvestment firmsRegulated financial institutions

Education:Bachelor's in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or another relevant discipline

Skills:Stakeholder managementAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solvingSound judgment

Languages:EnglishGerman

Company Brief

Bybit

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Bybit

2 weeks ago

Head of Compliance, EU

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Last checked: 3 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Vienna

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and continuously develop Bybit EU’s independent compliance function as the company scales across Europe.
•Design, implement, and maintain a compliance framework covering MiCAR, MiFID II, EMD/PSD II, AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, outsourcing, and applicable Austrian/EU regulations.
•Act as the primary liaison with Austrian and European regulatory authorities and serve as the designated Compliance Officer (where applicable).
•Develop and maintain the annual compliance monitoring plan, conduct thematic reviews, and oversee compliance risk assessments and remediation.
•Lead, coach, and develop the compliance team while establishing scalable processes and governance.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Learning Budget

Key Requirements

•University degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; professional compliance certifications are an advantage.
•Minimum 8 years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech, digital assets, banking, payment institutions, or investment firms, including several years in a leadership role.
•Strong knowledge of Austrian and European regulatory frameworks, particularly MiCAR, MiFID II, E-Money Directive, Payment Services Directive, AML/CFT, sanctions, outsourcing, and financial crime regulations.
•Demonstrated experience building or significantly enhancing compliance frameworks within regulated financial institutions.
•Experience working directly with financial regulators, including inspections, licensing processes, and supervisory engagement.

Experience:8+ yearsFintechDigital assetsFinancial servicesBankingPaymentsInvestment firmsRegulated financial institutions

Education:Bachelor's in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or another relevant discipline

Skills:Stakeholder managementAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solvingSound judgment

Languages:EnglishGerman

Company Brief

Bybit

Website