Head of Compliance - Digital Assets Regulated Firm

Tokalent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokalent is seeking a Head of Compliance for a Digital Assets Regulated Firm in Singapore. The role requires ensuring compliance with PSA licensing and global frameworks, monitoring regulatory changes, and supporting licensing applications while coordinating with internal teams.

The candidate should have a strong background in MAS regulations, 6+ years in compliance, and familiarity with global licensing requirements. Singapore residency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 6+ years of compliance experience in sizable institutions or professional firms.
• Familiar with MAS regulations; global licensing knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Singapore PSA licensing and global frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and conduct regular audits to mitigate risks.
• Assist in licensing applications and update AML/compliance policies.

Skills

Legal knowledge

AML/compliance

Regulatory monitoring

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Law/Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Head of Compliance - Digital Assets Regulated Firm

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About the job Head of Compliance - Digital Assets Regulated Firm

Company Description

The hiring company is a global digital assets trading firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full understanding and compliance with Singapore's PSA licensing requirements, while also supporting global compliance frameworks;
  
• Monitor regulatory changes, and conduct regular audits to mitigate compliance risks;
• Assist in updating AML / compliance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant digital assets rules and regulations;
• Participate in licensing applications and Q&A;
• Coordinate with key internal functions to identity gaps and driving projects to close the gap, as well as drive change and develop best practices;
• Assist on the management of compliance IT vendors;
• Handle other compliance matters / ad hoc matters and working with the legal team.

Requirements

• University graduates in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business or other relevant fields;
• Sound knowledge in MAS regulations andprior experience in dealing with MAS regulators;
• Having familiarity withglobal licensing requirements in Europe, US and other regions would be a plus;
• Having legal background would be a plus;
• 6+ years of relevant experience in compliance from sizable institutions (including investment banks, regulated digital asset exchanges) or professional firms (e.g. Big4 CPA);
• Strong interest in blockchain industry;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Industry recognized financial crime/AML qualification preferred (e.g. ACAMS/ICA);
• Only candidates in Singapore be considered.

Application options

For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at [e-mail]