Compliance Officer
Legal & Compliance
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.
Overview
The Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the Company's compliance, AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory compliance framework in El Salvador. The role ensures adherence to applicable regulatory obligations across the Company's VASP and EMI activities while supporting a strong culture of compliance and financial crime prevention.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance, AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory compliance policies and procedures.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, license conditions, and internal standards.
- Conduct compliance and financial crime risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Oversee customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting processes.
- Review and investigate compliance incidents, control weaknesses, and potential regulatory breaches.
- Manage regulatory reporting obligations and support regulatory inspections, examinations, and audits.
- Provide compliance advice and guidance to business, operations, and management teams.
- Deliver compliance and AML training programmes to employees.
- Prepare compliance reports and management information for senior management and governance committees.
- Act as a key point of contact with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders on compliance matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- 6+ years of compliance, AML, financial crime, or regulatory experience within banking, payments, fintech, or virtual asset businesses.
- Strong working knowledge of El Salvador AML/CFT, financial services, payments, and virtual asset regulatory requirements.
- Prior experience interacting with local regulators, law enforcement agencies, or financial intelligence authorities is preferred.
- Professional compliance certifications are advantageous.
- Must be a citizen of El Salvador and maintain primary residence in El Salvador, available to perform the role locally on a full-time basis.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
Profile
- Strong compliance and financial crime mindset.
- Independent and confident in providing objective challenge where necessary.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
- Able to navigate evolving regulatory environments and ambiguity.
- Practical, commercially aware, and solutions-oriented.
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.
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