Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Bybit is on a mission to bring next level reliability to Web3 and Crypto!

About The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join our high-achieving team! This role will also include reviewing and approving all marketing and promotional activities undertaken by Bybit, including marketing campaigns, advertisements, promotional activities, branding, events and sponsorships to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and commitments. The ideal candidate is commercially minded and is agile in interpreting evolving regulations that apply to Bybit’s global operations and efficiently utilising external counsels as a resource to provide best-in-class support for the business. Candidates should have regulatory compliance and advisory related experience, which preferably includes exposure advising on marketing/branding/promotions and related matters in the context of web3.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Engagement: Leverage a basic understanding of applicable crypto-related regulations to engage external counsels efficiently, providing commercially driven solutions that support the group’s growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Legal Analysis: Analyse all legal opinions obtained and present them in a digestible manner for business teams and senior management.
• Marketing Compliance Review: Review all relevant marketing, sponsorship, branding, advertising, and related materials from a regulatory compliance perspective, engaging external counsels for clarification on associated risks, and advise senior management clearly and concisely.
• Compliance Updates: Update internal compliance guides and regulatory trackers in a timely and concise manner.
• Global Regulatory Surveys: Collaborate closely within the regulatory compliance team when conducting global regulatory surveys.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyse changes in regulatory landscape across various jurisdictions to ensure compliance in marketing activities.
• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions for marketing and business teams on compliance-related matters.
• Incident Management: Develop and implement protocols for managing compliance incidents related to marketing activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Audit and Reporting: Prepare regular compliance reports for the board and senior management, highlighting key risks, compliance status, and action plans.
• Adaptability: Be willing to take on an expanded scope of work depending on team needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of PQE with experience in regulatory compliance in the crypto/web3 space across multiple jurisdictions.
• Qualified lawyer and called to the bar in SG, MY, UK or HK.
• Recognized legal degree from a reputable university.
• Strong analytical skills to distil complex regulatory texts and legal advice into actionable insights.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects seamlessly.
• Detail-oriented, yet with the ability to see and appreciate the big picture implications
• Highly adaptable and able to navigate in a fast-paced and demanding ‘start-up’ environment.
• Cultural awareness and experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate regulatory change
• Fluent in English and concise in presentation.
• Having a teachable spirit.

Good to Have:

• Familiarity with blockchain technology and web3 technical aspects, otherwise, is a keen self learner.
• Being able to speak and write in Mandarin.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and casual work attire.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment where you can truly sharpen your analytical skills.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the fast-paced crypto and web3 space.
• A supportive team culture that values innovation, performance, and diversity.
• A global work environment where international teams foster cross-cultural collaboration and synergy.

About Bybit:

Bybit is one of the world’s top three cryptocurrency exchanges by volume with 40 million users. Established in 2018. It offers a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

Bybit is on a mission to bring next level reliability to Web3 and Crypto!

About The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join our high-achieving team! This role will also include reviewing and approving all marketing and promotional activities undertaken by Bybit, including marketing campaigns, advertisements, promotional activities, branding, events and sponsorships to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and commitments. The ideal candidate is commercially minded and is agile in interpreting evolving regulations that apply to Bybit’s global operations and efficiently utilising external counsels as a resource to provide best-in-class support for the business. Candidates should have regulatory compliance and advisory related experience, which preferably includes exposure advising on marketing/branding/promotions and related matters in the context of web3.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Engagement: Leverage a basic understanding of applicable crypto-related regulations to engage external counsels efficiently, providing commercially driven solutions that support the group’s growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Legal Analysis: Analyse all legal opinions obtained and present them in a digestible manner for business teams and senior management.
• Marketing Compliance Review: Review all relevant marketing, sponsorship, branding, advertising, and related materials from a regulatory compliance perspective, engaging external counsels for clarification on associated risks, and advise senior management clearly and concisely.
• Compliance Updates: Update internal compliance guides and regulatory trackers in a timely and concise manner.
• Global Regulatory Surveys: Collaborate closely within the regulatory compliance team when conducting global regulatory surveys.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyse changes in regulatory landscape across various jurisdictions to ensure compliance in marketing activities.
• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions for marketing and business teams on compliance-related matters.
• Incident Management: Develop and implement protocols for managing compliance incidents related to marketing activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Audit and Reporting: Prepare regular compliance reports for the board and senior management, highlighting key risks, compliance status, and action plans.
• Adaptability: Be willing to take on an expanded scope of work depending on team needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of PQE with experience in regulatory compliance in the crypto/web3 space across multiple jurisdictions.
• Qualified lawyer and called to the bar in SG, MY, UK or HK.
• Recognized legal degree from a reputable university.
• Strong analytical skills to distil complex regulatory texts and legal advice into actionable insights.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects seamlessly.
• Detail-oriented, yet with the ability to see and appreciate the big picture implications
• Highly adaptable and able to navigate in a fast-paced and demanding ‘start-up’ environment.
• Cultural awareness and experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate regulatory change
• Fluent in English and concise in presentation.
• Having a teachable spirit.

Good to Have:

• Familiarity with blockchain technology and web3 technical aspects, otherwise, is a keen self learner.
• Being able to speak and write in Mandarin.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and casual work attire.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment where you can truly sharpen your analytical skills.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the fast-paced crypto and web3 space.
• A supportive team culture that values innovation, performance, and diversity.
• A global work environment where international teams foster cross-cultural collaboration and synergy.

About Bybit:

Bybit is one of the world’s top three cryptocurrency exchanges by volume with 40 million users. Established in 2018. It offers a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.