Compliance Officer

HYDRAX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HYDRAX PTE. LTD. is seeking a Compliance Officer in Singapore to strengthen the compliance function and support our exchange and digital asset businesses.

You will partner with Sales and Operations to craft compliant client solutions and provide practical regulatory advisory across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of compliance experience in regulated entities, strong AML/CFT knowledge, and hands-on experience with licence applications and regulator engagements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compliance at a bank, exchange, trading firm, payments institution or equivalent regulated entity with solid AML/CFT knowledge.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and licensing processes.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance and client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies, SOPs and guidelines including data protection and operational controls.
• Enhance AML/CFT frameworks: customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and escalation procedures.
• Engage regulators and manage licensing applications (CMSL, RMO, PSA-related approvals) and regulatory inquiries.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory reporting, supporting governance improvements across the organisation.
• Deliver regulatory training and provide advisory support to Sales, Operations and Product teams.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Regulatory engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Job description

We are a fast-growing, Singapore-headquartered FinTech company providing regulated market infrastructure and digital asset solutions across Asia. We are seeking a Compliance Officer to strengthen our compliance function and support our exchange and digital assets businesses. Beyond core compliance responsibilities, this role partners closely with Sales and Operations to craft compliant client solutions and provide clear, practical advisory support on regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Framework & Policies

• Develop and implement compliance policies, SOPs and guidelines (including confidentiality, data protection and operational compliance controls).
• Maintain and enhance AML/CFT frameworks, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and internal escalation procedures.
• Conduct periodic reviews of compliance policies and internal processes to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Perform ongoing compliance monitoring and follow up on potential breaches or deficiencies.

Regulatory Advisory & Business Support

• Provide regulatory and compliance advisory to Sales, Operations and Product teams, including assisting in shaping client proposals and operational workflows in a compliant manner.
• Support Sales and Operations in structuring client solutions by identifying regulatory considerations, risk mitigants and implementation requirements.
• Deliver regular and ad hoc compliance training for business teams.

Regulatory Engagement & Licensing

• Work with in-house counsel to prepare, manage and submit local and foreign regulatory licence applications (e.g. CMSL, RMO, PSA-related approvals).
• Liaise with regulators on supervisory queries, ongoing reporting, inspections and thematic reviews.
• Maintain compliance with licence conditions, applicable laws, regulations, notices and guidelines.

Audit, Reporting & Governance

• Support internal and external audits, including responding to regulator and auditor queries.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of periodic regulatory reports.
• Assist in enhancing governance processes and strengthening the control environment across the organisation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• At least 7 years’ experience in compliance at a bank, exchange, trading firm, payments institution or equivalent regulated entity, with solid AML/CFT knowledge.
• Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore’s regulatory landscape including the Securities and Futures Act, Payment Services Act, CMSL, RMO, MPI requirements and AML/CFT regulations. Exposure to APAC regulations is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with licence applications and regulatory engagements.
• Ability to interpret complex statutes and regulations and translate them into practical guidance.
• Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with Sales and Operations to support client-facing solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset, able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or networks in banking, markets, exchanges, cryptocurrency or digital assets is a plus.
• Professional compliance certifications (e.g. ACAMS, IBF, ICA) are a strong advantage.