Associate Manager

Internal Audit Expert, Europe

Lead

Bybit EU's Internal Audit function

across its European operations. You will be responsible for developing and executing the internal audit strategy, ensuring robust controls, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management in a rapidly evolving environment.

• This is a

hands-on leadership role

— you will both shape the audit framework and perform audit work directly when needed.

Global Head of Internal Audit (or equivalent)

and works closely with external consultants, auditors, regulators, and the Board.

Key Responsibilities

risk-based internal audits

across finance, operations, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity.

to align with group standards, methodologies, and best practices.

transition from outsourced audits to in-house audit capabilities

, building sustainable internal capacity and knowledge.

Austrian and EU regulatory requirements

, ensuring early identification and remediation of control weaknesses.

present results, root causes, and remediation plans

for senior management and the Audit Committee.

(MiCA, MiFID II, GDPR, AMLD, DORA, and EMI frameworks) and emerging crypto / fintech risks, ensuring the audit scope and methodology remain current.

Required Qualifications & Skills

of experience in internal audit or related risk / control functions within

financial services, fintech, or crypto

able to perform audits personally when needed and comfortable "rolling up sleeves."

, reflecting a solid technical foundation in audit and compliance.

for effective communication with regulators and senior stakeholders.

, capable of managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently.

, with experience reporting findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.

work effectively in a global organization structure

with cross-regional stakeholders.

with changing priorities.

Web3 and crypto ecosystems

is a strong plus