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Compliance Officer

Employment Type: Full-time  |  Location: Singapore

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Job Description

A fast-growing Singapore-headquartered FinTech company is looking for a Compliance officer to join its compliance function for its exchange and digital assets business. 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Compliance policies, SOPs and guidelines (i.e. confidentiality, data protection)
  • In particular, develop, implement and maintain AML/CFT requirements for the company
  • Support periodic review and enhancements of Compliance policies, SOP and guidelines
  • Perform periodic compliance monitoring and follow up on any potential violations of internal policies
  • Provide advisory support to the business and management team on regulatory and compliance matters
  • Implement regular and ad hoc compliance training for internal stakeholders
  • Work together with the company’s in-house counsel to on local and foreign regulatory license applications
  • Liaise with local and foreign regulators on regulatory issues and submission of periodic reports
  • Manage regulatory compliance with licence conditions, applicable legislation, rules and regulations that govern the company
  • Assist in audits by handling and responding to requests, queries and observations from regulators and auditors

Qualifications & Requirements

  • 5+ years in a previous compliance position at a banking, trading, exchange or payments institution with AML/CFT experience
  • Bachelors in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Economics or a related field
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory environment in the Singapore (e.g. CMSL, RMO, PSA compliance requirements)
  • Familiar with AML and KYC best practices in Singapore, and ideally, with the APAC region
  • Experience in license applications
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
  • Independent learner with a “can do” attitude
  • Experience or established relationships in any of the following industries would be a plus point: Banking, Cryptocurrency, Trading, Markets, or Exchanges
  • Professional compliance certification, particularly in AML/CFT would be viewed favourably

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