Compliance Manager/Senior Manager, Fintech Brokerage

DANOS ASSOCIATES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech brokerage in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Manager/Senior Compliance Manager to enhance group-wide compliance and AML/KYC governance. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance across licensed entities and support regulatory audits while optimizing onboarding and screening processes. With a focus on strategic advisory and the capability to deliver training, this role offers significant career growth within the fast-expanding digital finance sector. Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential for this position.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Career growth in a fast‑scaling global organization

Flat, collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ AML/CFT or regulatory compliance experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC frameworks, global regulatory requirements and digital-finance trends.
• Experience collaborating with or managing cross-border teams.
• Background in CFD/forex trading is advantageous.
• Proven experience in process or system enhancement projects.
• Strong analytical ability, business acumen, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese; ACAMS/ICA certification is a plus.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the SME for AML/KYC and provide strategic advisory support for complex cases.
• Strengthen and oversee AML/KYC frameworks, including onboarding and name screening escalations.
• Optimise screening and onboarding processes across jurisdictions.
• Partner with business teams to implement compliant solutions supporting growth.
• Support regulatory audits and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Deliver training to uplift compliance capabilities across teams.
• Assist the Compliance Director with group-wide initiatives.

Job description

We are partnering with a high-growth global fintech brokerage to hire a Compliance Manager and a Senior Compliance Manager to play a strategic and hands‑on role in strengthening group-wide compliance and AML/KYC governance. These positions will provide expert guidance across licensed entities, enhance onboarding and screening processes, and drive continuous improvement across Compliance operations.

In this Singapore-based role, you will work closely with senior management and Group Compliance to balance regulatory expectations with commercial outcomes, contributing directly to the firm’s rapid expansion in digital finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the SME for AML/KYC, providing strategic advisory and escalation support for complex cases.
• Strengthen and oversee AML/KYC frameworks, including onboarding, name screening escalations, CDD/EDD reviews, and SAR/STR assessments.
• Optimise screening and onboarding processes across jurisdictions and lead system and workflow enhancement projects.
• Partner with business teams to implement practical, compliant solutions that support growth.
• Support regulatory audits and maintain group compliance policies and procedures.
• Deliver training to uplift compliance capabilities across global teams.
• Assist the Compliance Director with group-wide initiatives and ad‑hoc matters.

Requirements

• 6+ years’ AML/CFT or regulatory compliance experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC frameworks, global regulatory requirements and digital‑finance trends.
• Experience collaborating with or managing cross‑border teams.
• Background in CFD/forex trading is advantageous.
• Proven experience in process or system enhancement projects.
• Strong analytical ability, business acumen, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese; ACAMS/ICA certification is a plus.
• Occasional travel may be required.

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation package
• Career growth in a fast‑scaling global organisation
• Flat, collaborative working environment

We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates would be shortlisted.