MAS Compliance Officer (Singapore AMLO)

Coins.ph; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medium is seeking a Compliance Officer to lead compliance for its Singapore entity, focusing on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). The role involves ensuring adherence to Singapore regulations and managing global compliance programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have 3–5 years of relevant experience in fintech or payments. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, ideally with certifications like CAMS or ICA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of compliance, AML, or financial crime experience in fintech, payments, banking, or cryptocurrency.
• Experience managing compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• CAMS, ICA, or equivalent compliance certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Compliance Officer for the Singapore entity.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable Singapore regulations.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the organization.

Skills

Strong understanding of Singapore AML/CFT regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

We are looking for a highly capable and hands‑on Compliance Officer to serve as the designated compliance lead for our Singapore regulated entity and support broader global compliance operations, with a strong focus on Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Counter‑Terrorism Financing (CTF), sanctions, and financial crime risk management.

Responsibilities

Singapore Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the designated Compliance Officer for the Singapore entity and act as the primary point of contact for local regulatory compliance matters.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable Singapore regulations, including MAS requirements related to payment services, AML/CFT, technology risk, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and controls for the Singapore business.
• Support licensing obligations, regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and examinations.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Singapore and assess impact on business operations.
• Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, and regulators where necessary.

Global AML & Financial Crime Compliance

• Support the development and implementation of group‑wide AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Enhance customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting frameworks.
• Conduct AML risk assessments for products, jurisdictions, customers, and business initiatives.
• Partner with Operations and Product teams to implement scalable compliance controls and monitoring solutions.
• Review and advise on high‑risk customers, escalations, and suspicious activities.
• Assist in managing global AML investigations and reporting obligations where applicable.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the organization.

Governance & Risk Management

• Prepare compliance reporting materials for senior management, boards, and regulators.
• Support internal audits and independent compliance reviews.
• Maintain compliance documentation, registers, and governance records.
• Help establish compliance metrics, KPIs, and management reporting processes.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of compliance, AML, or financial crime experience in fintech, payments, banking, or cryptocurrency industries.
• Strong understanding of Singapore AML/CFT regulations and MAS expectations.
• Experience working with payment institutions, digital asset businesses, or cross‑border financial services is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with global AML standards and regulatory frameworks (FATF, sanctions regimes, travel rule, etc.).
• Experience managing compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions is a strong advantage.
• CAMS, ICA, or equivalent compliance certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑moving and evolving regulatory environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Major Payment Institution (MPI) or crypto‑related licensing frameworks.
• Experience interacting directly with MAS or other financial regulators.
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics and crypto transaction monitoring tools.
• Experience building compliance processes in high‑growth environments.