MAS Compliance Officer (Singapore AMLO)

Coins.ph; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coins is seeking a hands-on Compliance Officer to lead regulatory compliance for its Singapore entity, focusing on AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime risk management within a fast‑paced fintech environment.

You will collaborate with global teams to implement scalable controls, manage MAS obligations, and drive training across the organization, balancing regulatory rigor with business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• 3–5 years of compliance, AML, or financial crime experience in fintech, payments, banking, or crypto industries.
• Strong understanding of Singapore AML/CFT regulations and MAS expectations.
• CAMS, ICA or equivalent compliance certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Compliance Officer for the Singapore entity and primary point of contact for local regulatory compliance matters.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with 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.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools

Crypto transaction monitoring tools

Job description

Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!

Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.

Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

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.

This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements (including MAS expectations), while partnering closely with global legal, compliance, operations, product, and risk teams to enhance and operationalise group‑wide compliance frameworks.

The ideal candidate combines strong regulatory knowledge, operational execution capability, and experience working in fast‑paced fintech, payments, or crypto environments.

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

Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross‑functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience.

Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast‑growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement.

A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.