Bybit
FinTech
PaymentsCounsel
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“Payments Counsel at Bybit. Skills: Payments law, EMI regulation, Licensing applications, Fiat on/off-ramp. Lead structuring payment flows. Lead legal review payment flows”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Law degree, Admission to practice, 3-5 years payments law, 3-5 years EMI regulation, 3-5 years financial services regulatory law
Nice to Have
Direct experience cryptocurrency industry, Experience fiat payment integration, Experience stablecoin flows, Experience crypto-fiat conversion, Familiarity card scheme rules, Experience correspondent banking, Experience SWIFT/SEPA/FPS payment rails, Experience cross-border payment structuring, Understanding AML/CFT obligations, Experience stablecoin regulatory frameworks, Prior in-house experience payments company, Prior in-house experience neobank, Prior in-house experience exchange, Prior in-house experience fintech platform
What You'll Do.
Lead structuring payment flows
Lead legal review payment flows
Lead structuring EMI arrangements
Lead legal review EMI arrangements
Advise regulatory classification payment activities
Advise regulatory classification EMI services
Determine licensing requirements
Determine permissible structures
Drive payments licence applications
Drive EMI licence applications
Conduct regulatory assessments new payment methods
Conduct regulatory assessments new currencies
Conduct regulatory assessments new corridors
Conduct regulatory assessments partner integrations
Identify licensing triggers
Identify compliance obligations
Advise safeguarding requirements
Advise client money rules
Advise settlement risk
Advise prudential obligations
Monitor global payments regulatory developments
Assess impact payments strategy
Coordinate with Product
Coordinate with Treasury
Coordinate with Finance
Ensure payment flows compliance
Review payment flow diagrams
Approve payment flow diagrams
Maintain payment flow diagrams
Review regulatory mappings
Approve regulatory mappings
Maintain regulatory mappings
Review compliance documentation
Approve compliance documentation
Maintain compliance documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; External counsel
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
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 seeking an experienced Payments Counsel to lead the structuring, legal review, and regulatory strategy for the exchange's payments and electronic money (EMI) expansion operations globally. This role encompasses structuring payment flows, advising on payment service and EMI regulatory requirements, and leading licence applications for payments and EMI authorisations across applicable jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in payments regulation and licensing, combined with practical experience in structuring payment flows and fiat on/off-ramp solutions for digital asset platforms. Key Responsibilities Lead the structuring and legal review of payment flows, fiat on/off-ramp solutions, and electronic money issuance arrangements across the exchange's global operations in complianc
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