About Us
Founded in March 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with over 70 million registered users globally. We offer a secure, professional, and intuitive platform for trading spot and derivative products, mining and staking services, and advanced API tools for both retail and institutional clients.
At Bybit, our mission is to be the most trusted and reliable digital asset exchange. We are driven by our core values—Listen, Care, and Improve—to deliver a transparent, secure, and user-first trading experience. Our platform is built on cutting-edge infrastructure, enabling ultra-fast trade execution, robust risk management, and 24/7 multilingual customer support.
We are looking for a strategic and experienced Government Relations Manager (GRM) to lead regulatory engagement and compliance efforts in Germany. This role is vital to ensuring Bybit’s success in navigating local and EU regulatory landscapes, while strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with German regulators, including BaFin, the Bundesbank, and other relevant financial and government institutions.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on regulatory developments in Germany and the EU, with a focus on MiCA, AMLD, and local crypto/VASP requirements.
- Represent Bybit in regulatory consultations, public hearings, industry associations, and blockchain/fintech events in Germany.
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Product, and Strategy) to ensure alignment with German laws and EU regulatory frameworks.
- Support licensing, registration, and ongoing compliance processes in Germany.
- Assess regulatory risks and opportunities that could impact business operations or growth in the German market.
- Coordinate with external legal advisors, compliance consultants, and policy experts to support strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to public policy conversations through thought leadership, participation in working groups, and whitepaper development.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 3+ years of experience in government relations, compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs—ideally within the crypto, fintech, or financial services sector.
- Deep knowledge of the German regulatory landscape, including BaFin regulations and key EU frameworks like MiCA and AML directives.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience engaging with German regulators, public institutions, or participating in policy development.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into actionable business strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field (Master’s or legal qualification preferred).
- Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken).
- Based in Germany with deep understanding of the local policy, financial, and legal ecosystem.
Why Join Bybit?
Join Bybit and be part of a global leader at the forefront of digital finance. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our regulatory strategy and presence in Germany, helping us deliver a transparent, secure, and innovative crypto trading experience.