Payment Counsel

Bybit is hiring a Payment Counsel (Abu Dhabi, UAE; Hong Kong SAR; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

About the Company

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 - connecting users to the future of digital finance.

Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.

Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain payments compliance policies, frameworks, and internal standards.
• Provide regulatory structuring support for payments setups, partner models, and fund flows.
• Review and support onboarding of payment partners, including agreement reviews from a compliance perspective.
• Advise on licensing scope, regulatory permissions, and operational constraints for payments activities.
• Work closely with Product, Operations, and Legal to ensure payments initiatives are compliant by design.
• Support standardisation and streamlining of payments compliance processes across entities.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulators on payments-related regulatory matters where required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified lawyer or compliance professional with legal training, preferably called to the bar in SG, MY, UK, or HK.
• 3-7 years of experience in payments, fintech, EMI/PSP, or financial services compliance or regulatory advisory.
• Strong understanding of payments regulation, fund flows, and licensing frameworks.
• Practical mindset with ability to translate regulatory requirements into workable operating models.
• Experience in multi-jurisdiction environments is a strong plus.

Perks & Compensation

At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.

Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.