About this role

▸about Bybit — company background

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.

Role Purpose

The Chief Executive Officer will lead the Singapore business and act as the senior accountable executive for the company’s Major Payment Institution licence application and subsequent regulated operations.

This is a MAS-facing leadership role. The CEO must be capable of demonstrating to MAS that the company has credible, experienced and locally accountable senior management in place. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the Singapore business, leading regulatory engagement, establishing the operating model, and ensuring that commercial growth is supported by appropriate governance, compliance, risk, technology and operational controls.

The role requires a senior payments, fintech, banking or regulated financial services executive with a strong track record of operating in regulated environments and engaging with financial regulators.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Leadership and MAS Engagement

Lead the company’s MAS Major Payment Institution licence application from a senior management perspective.

Act as a senior point of contact with MAS, together with the Chief Compliance Officer and external counsel.

Ensure that the business model, product scope, transaction flows, fund flows, safeguarding arrangements, technology architecture, outsourcing model and compliance framework are clearly understood and properly documented.