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Senior AML Specialist, Transaction Monitoring

Bybit - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - In-office - posted 2026-09-22

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Bybit, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and digital financial platform serving over 80 million users across 200+ countries, is seeking a Senior AML Specialist for Transaction Monitoring. This role is central to detecting and mitigating money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the virtual asset ecosystem. You will leverage blockchain analysis tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, CipherTrace) and transaction monitoring systems to analyze virtual currency transactions at scale. Your core responsibilities include conducting thorough reviews of transactional data to identify suspicious activities, patterns, and anomalies; collaborating with internal teams to investigate flagged transactions and assess risks; and maintaining detailed compliance documentation for audit and regulatory standards. Beyond transaction analysis, you will stay current on emerging regulatory requirements and industry best practices in the virtual currency sector, communicate findings through clear reports and recommendations, and support continuous improvement of monitoring processes and systems. Bybit values a high-performance, fast-moving environment where talent drives real impact globally. The company is recognized for transparency and trust in the digital asset industry, with a commitment to building infrastructure for next-generation financial services. Benefits include a Study Growth Fund for professional development, internal events and team-building activities, exposure to a diverse international team, and clear pathways for career advancement and internal mobility within a rapidly expanding organization. **Requirements:** - Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or related field (advanced degree or professional certification such as CAMS, CFE, or CRCM preferred) - Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in AML, compliance, CDD, risk management, or the virtual currency industry - Proficiency with blockchain analysis tools and transaction monitoring systems (Chainalysis, Elliptic, CipherTrace, or equivalent) - Strong understanding of virtual currency transactions, blockchain technology, and associated risks - Demonstrated ability to identify and assess money laundering and terrorist financing risks - Analytical mindset with capacity to interpret complex data and draw actionable conclusions - Excellent communication skills for conveying findings and recommendations - Experience with virtual currency exchanges, payment platforms, or fintech companies is a plus

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