Business Compliance Expert

Hytech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytech, a leading management consulting firm with a strong footprint in Singapore, seeks a senior Compliance Lead to own KYC/AML/CFT framework design and regulatory licensing in Asia. You will partner with legal, product, and regulators to embed compliant processes across payments and digital assets.

The role requires 8+ years in fintech compliance, deep knowledge of HK MSO/VASP rules, FATF Travel Rule, and fluency in English and Chinese for external engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of compliance and AML experience in fintech, payments, or digital assets.
• Deep knowledge of KYC/AML/CFT frameworks and practical application in product/ops teams.
• Strong familiarity with HK MSO and VASP regs (SFC/HKMA/Customs) and licensing processes.
• Experience engaging regulators and leading regulatory inquiries and licensing efforts.
• Fluent in English and Chinese; able to draft compliance docs and represent company externally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary compliance contact for regulators and external partners.
• Embed compliance policies into day-to-day operations across business lines.
• Design and improve KYC/AML/CFT framework for payments, card-issuing, and digital assets.
• Oversee AML transaction monitoring, investigations, and STR submissions.
• Track compliance risks, produce updates, and lead trainings and reviews.
• Prepare licensing applications (Hong Kong MSO/VASP) and coordinate with regulators.

Skills

KYC/AML

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory engagement

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Law/Finance

Tools

Chainalysis

World-Check

Job description

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services companies. We provide comprehensive consulting solutions, as well as middle- and back-office support, to empower our clients with streamlined operations and cutting-edge strategies.

With a global team of over 2,000 professionals, Hytech has established a strong presence worldwide, with offices in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai and more.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary compliance contact for regulators and external partners, staying ahead of regulatory developments to ensure our business remains compliant across all operating markets.
• Partner with our internal legal and compliance teams to embed compliance policies into day-to-day operations across business lines.
• Own the end-to-end design and continuous improvement of our KYC / AML / CFT framework across our payment, card-issuing, and digital asset products — with a focus on Hong Kong MSO / VASP requirements and other regional regulations — and work closely with product teams to embed these requirements into our products and processes.
• Manage daily AML transaction monitoring, investigate alerts, identify suspicious activity, and oversee the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) while maintaining open lines of communication with regulators.
• Track and report on compliance risks across the organisation, produce regular compliance updates, and lead internal training sessions and periodic compliance reviews.
• Drive the preparation of licensing applications — including Hong Kong MSO and VASP licences — managing documentation, coordinating with regulators, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the approval process.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Compliance, or a related field, with at least 8 years of compliance and AML experience gained in fintech, payments, or digital assets.
• Deep understanding of KYC, AML / CFT regulatory frameworks and how they play out in practice — with a track record of turning complex regulatory requirements into clear, workable solutions for product and operations teams.
• Solid knowledge of Hong Kong MSO / VASP regulations (including SFC, Customs & Excise, and HKMA requirements) and other key regulatory regimes; experienced in engaging directly with regulators and comfortable owning the full scope of regulatory inquiries, compliance reviews, and licensing processes.
• Well-versed in FATF standards and the Travel Rule (FATF R.16) as they apply to digital assets; hands‑on experience with compliance tools such as Chainalysis or Refinitiv World‑Check is a strong plus.
• A natural risk‑spotter — you stay on top of the regulatory landscape, flag issues early, and know how to mobilise the right people to get things resolved.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese (written and spoken), with the confidence to draft compliance documentation independently and represent the company in external conversations with regulators and chinese speaking partners.