Head of Compliance - Digital Assets Regulated Firm

Tokalent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital assets trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Head of Compliance to ensure adherence to regulations and manage compliance-related matters. Responsibilities include monitoring regulatory changes and updating AML policies. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience in compliance within sizeable institutions and a strong interest in the blockchain sector. Only candidates in Singapore will be considered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of compliance experience from sizable institutions.
• Sound knowledge of MAS regulations.
• Prior experience dealing with MAS regulators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Singapore's PSA licensing requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and conduct regular audits.
• Assist in updating AML/compliance policies.

Skills

Knowledge of MAS regulations

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Interest in blockchain industry

Education

University degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Industry recognized financial crime/AML qualification (e.g. ACAMS/ICA)

Job description

Head of Compliance - Digital Assets Regulated Firm

About the job

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 identify gaps and drive 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 work with the legal team.

Requirements

• University graduates in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business or other relevant fields.
• Sound knowledge in MAS regulations and prior experience in dealing with MAS regulators.
• Having familiarity with global 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

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' now. For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at [e-mail]