Senior Compliance Manager

Job description: Senior Compliance Manager

Tasks

• Support the development and implementation of the company's compliance strategy in Singapore, providing strategic leadership to the compliance function and high caliber regulatory and advisory support to internal stakeholders across the business.
• Establish, update, monitor and implement CFT frameworks, policies and procedures, including KYC/KYT procedures, transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP screening, suspicious transaction reporting and ongoing client due diligence.
• Promoting a strong compliance culture throughout the organization by balancing regulatory rigor with practical solutions.
• Monitoring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal guidelines, ensuring effective implementation of compliance frameworks and ensuring appropriate controls.
• Tracking and analyzing regulatory developments, assessing their impact on business operations and advising relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regular training sessions to ensure that employees are aware of and comply with the latest regulatory developments and industry standards.
• Manage regulatory reporting and maintain regular communication with the MAS and other relevant authorities.
• Conduct internal compliance assessments and risk audits to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Provide compliance advice for new products, services and business initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.
• Assist with audit readiness and regulatory audits, including preparing documentation and coordinating with internal teams and responding to inquiries from auditors and/or regulators.
• Evaluate and maintain outsourcing arrangements in accordance with MAS outsourcing guidelines and internal governance standards.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in compliance within MAS-regulated financial institutions.
• Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, finance or a related field.
• Proven track record of establishing and implementing compliance functions within MAS-regulated financial institutions, particularly those holding a Capital Markets Services License and/or a Major Payment Institution License.
• Deep and practical understanding of MAS regulatory framework, with hands-on experience in applying Singapore's regulations to digital assets and capital market products. Familiarity with the Securities and Futures Act (SFA), Payment Services Act (PSA), Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) and relevant MAS notices and guidelines on virtual assets is essential.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and influence across functions.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timely and tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Possesses a constructive and solution-oriented mindset, with a proactive approach to problem solving and a clear focus on execution.
• Comfortable in ambiguous and fast-moving environments, with the ability to adapt to changing regulatory and business landscapes.

We offer

To be part of a dynamic, global team that creates a trusted interface between traditional and digital assets.

Experience a fast-paced, exciting work environment that encourages mentorship, collaboration and open communication.