Head of Compliance, EU

📋 Description Lead and develop Bybit EU's independent Compliance function as the company scales. Design and maintain a comprehensive EU compliance framework (MiCAR, MiFID II, AML/CFT, sanctions). Act as Compliance Officer and main liaison with Austrian and European regulators. Advise senior leadership on regulatory obligations and risks. Develop and manage the Compliance Monitoring Plan with ongoing reviews. Establish and oversee compliance risk assessments and remediation of findings. Provide independent review of new products and outsourcing for regulatory compliance from inception. Oversee regulatory reporting and support inspections, audits, and licensing. Develop, implement, and improve policies and governance frameworks. Collaborate with Legal, Risk, AML, Product, Operations, Marketing, Tech, and Internal Audit. Review marketing materials for EU regulatory compliance. Build and foster a strong compliance culture through training and guidance to employees and management. Lead and develop the Compliance team with scalable processes and governance. 🎯 Requirements University degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; certifications are a plus. 8+ years in compliance within financial services/fintech with leadership. Strong knowledge of Austrian/EU regulations: MiCAR, MiFID II, E-Money PSD2, AML/CFT, sanctions. Experience building/enhancing compliance frameworks in regulated financial institutions. Experience with regulators, inspections, licensing, and supervisory engagement. Strong governance, monitoring, regulatory reporting, risk management, and internal controls knowledge. Balance regulatory expectations with business objectives with independence. Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. Leadership in developing high-performing compliance teams. Strong analytical and communication skills; translate regulations into practical guidance. English fluency; German a plus. High integrity, sound judgment, able to operate independently in a regulated environment. 🎁 Benefits Study Growth Fund and professional development support. Internal events promoting collaboration and innovation. Global collaboration with diverse international team. Career advancement within a rapidly expanding global company. Internal mobility for long-term development.