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Bybit, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and digital financial platform serving over 80 million users across 200+ countries, is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to serve as the designated Principal Officer / MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) for its digital asset payments business in India.
You will lead the AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism) and financial crime compliance framework, acting as the primary regulatory contact with FIU-IND (Financial Intelligence Unit - India) and other relevant authorities. This is a high-impact compliance leadership role with direct responsibility for regulatory reporting, governance, and enforcement of India's PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) and PML Rules.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the designated Principal Officer / MLRO, overseeing full compliance with PMLA, PML Rules, and FIU-IND requirements
- Own and maintain the AML/CFT/CPF (Customer Protection Framework) framework, including policies, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and supporting controls
- Oversee regulatory reporting to FIU-IND, including STR (Suspicious Transaction Reports), CTR (Cash Transaction Reports), and other applicable filings
- Oversee KYC/KYB (Know Your Customer / Know Your Business), CDD/EDD (Customer Due Diligence / Enhanced Due Diligence), sanctions screening, and customer risk frameworks
- Oversee financial crime controls relating to fiat and virtual digital asset flows, including blockchain analytics and Travel Rule requirements
- Serve as the primary AML/CFT contact for FIU-IND and relevant authorities during regulatory inspections and enquiries
- Provide AML reporting to senior management and governance bodies; coordinate audits, reviews, and remediation activities
Requirements:
- 8–10 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in AML/CFT, financial crime, or regulatory compliance in India
- Strong working knowledge of PMLA, PML Rules, and FIU-IND requirements
- Hands-on experience with FIU-IND reporting and FINnet, including STR/CTR filings
- Meet all applicable fit and proper requirements for appointment as Principal Officer / MLRO, including appropriate integrity, competence, experience, and regulatory standing
- Qualify as an officer at management level for the purposes of appointment as Principal Officer under applicable PML Rules
- Based in India and able to engage directly with FIU-IND and other relevant authorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a Principal Officer, MLRO, Compliance Officer, or equivalent regulated role
- Experience within payments, fintech, banking, or digital assets; VDA/crypto experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics, sanctions, KYC/CDD, and transaction monitoring
- Relevant AML certification such as CAMS
