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 providing high-level regulatory and advisory support to internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Establish, update and monitor CFT frameworks, policies and procedures, including KYC/KYT processes, 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 the 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 Sygnum 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 reviews to identify gaps and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.
• 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 experience in establishing and operationalizing compliance functions within MAS-regulated financial institutions, particularly those with Capital Markets Services License and/or Major Payment Institution License.
• Deep and practical understanding of the 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 deliver on-time results 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

Participate in a dynamic, global team that builds a trusted interface between traditional and digital assets. Working at Sygnum means experiencing a fast-paced and exciting work environment that fosters mentorship and collaboration as well as open communication. In addition to our ambitious long-term mission, we also come together to celebrate important milestones and annual crypto industry anniversaries.