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[EU] Senior AML Specialist, Investigations

Bybit
Vienna, AustriaPosted 1w ago

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Location
Vienna, Austria
Level
Senior
Function
Legal & Compliance

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About Us

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 world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless 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.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Senior STR / Investigations Specialist to conduct financial crime investigations and support the preparation of Suspicious Transaction/Activity Reports (STRs/SARs). The role will be responsible for analysing escalated cases, assessing suspicious activity, documenting investigation conclusions and preparing high-quality regulatory reports for review and approval.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct end-to-end financial crime investigations arising from transaction monitoring, internal escalations and other AML controls.
  • Analyse transaction activity, customer profiles, KYC information, on-chain activity and other relevant data to identify potential suspicious activity.
  • Prepare clear and well-supported investigation conclusions, including recommendations on whether cases should be escalated for STR/SAR filing.
  • Draft STR/SAR narratives and supporting documentation in accordance with internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure assigned investigations and STR/SAR cases are completed accurately and within required timelines.
  • Identify complex, high-risk or unusual cases and escalate them to the STR / Investigations Manager or relevant MLRO.
  • Maintain complete and accurate case records with clear audit trails and supporting evidence.
  • Work with Transaction Monitoring, KYC, AML Operations and other Compliance teams to obtain information required for investigations.
  • Identify emerging typologies, recurring risk patterns and potential control gaps observed through investigations.
  • Support quality reviews, regulatory enquiries, audits and remediation activities relating to investigations and suspicious transaction reporting.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in AML, transaction monitoring, financial crime investigations or suspicious transaction reporting.
  • Practical experience investigating unusual or suspicious transaction activity and documenting investigation outcomes.
  • Familiarity with STR/SAR preparation and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT principles, investigation methodologies and financial crime typologies.
  • Experience using transaction monitoring, case management or blockchain analytics tools.
  • Experience in digital assets, crypto, fintech, payments or financial services is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, written communication and documentation skills.
  • Comfortable working across multiple jurisdictions, deadlines and case priorities.

Profile

  • Strong investigative mindset and attention to detail.
  • Able to assess complex information and form clear, evidence-based conclusions.
  • Comfortable escalating concerns and challenging information where something does not appear consistent.
  • Hands-on, organised and able to manage a high-volume investigation queue.
  • Strong focus on quality, accuracy and regulatory defensibility.
  • Interested in crypto and digital assets, with a willingness to develop deeper knowledge of blockchain-based financial crime risks.
  • Comfortable using technology and AI tools to improve investigation quality, consistency and efficiency.

Why Join Us
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.

Source & provenanceThis job is published by Bybit on their own careers site (27 September 2026) and aggregated by RWA Signal.View original posting

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