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Bybit, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and digital financial platform serving over 80 million users, is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Lead to join its global internal audit function. This role is responsible for developing and executing risk-based audit plans, leading end-to-end internal audit engagements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Strategy & Planning: Design and execute comprehensive risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational strategy, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks. Evaluate governance frameworks, risk management processes, and internal controls across operational, financial, and compliance areas.
Audit Execution & Reporting: Lead and oversee internal audit engagements in accordance with IIA standards and internal audit methodology. Draft high-quality audit reports that clearly communicate findings, root causes, and practical recommendations to management and the Board. Monitor and follow-up on remediation of audit issues, driving timely implementation of corrective actions.
Innovation & Analytics: Leverage data analytics, including SQL-based data extraction and analysis, as well as AI-driven tools and techniques, to enhance audit testing, continuous monitoring, and risk assessment processes. Apply advanced analytics (e.g., anomaly detection, predictive modeling) to identify patterns, outliers, and emerging risks. Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks in cryptocurrency, DeFi, and blockchain, continuously adapting audit approaches and incorporating innovative technologies into audit methodologies.
Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Risk, Finance) across global functions to foster transparency and effective risk management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant certifications preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in internal auditing or compliance in financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency sectors
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management practices, and IIA auditing standards
- Experience leading regulatory or external audit reviews, with proven ability to manage complex, cross-border audits
- Strong knowledge of cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain, and related regulatory frameworks (global & regional)
- Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to present findings to senior management
- Proficient in Chinese and English for business usage
