Senior Compliance, KYC/AML

Antalpha; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Compliance Associate to ensure adherence to regulatory standards in the cryptocurrency industry. The role involves conducting customer due diligence, monitoring transactions, and collaborating with regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate should have 6-8 years of AML/compliance experience, a relevant degree, and strong analytical skills. Join a team focused on responsible growth in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in AML or compliance in the financial industry, with cryptocurrency experience preferred.
• Comprehensive expertise in AML with experience in transaction monitoring.
• Attention to detail with excellent record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer due diligence for cryptocurrency transactions.
• Perform onboarding reviews for compliance.
• Lead transaction monitoring efforts using analytics tools.
• Support licensing matters and liaise with regulatory authorities.
• Develop and enhance AML, KYC, and KYT policies.
• Train and mentor junior compliance staff.

Skills

Advanced customer due diligence

Transaction monitoring

Compliance documentation

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, or a related field

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools

Job description

About Antalpha

Antalpha (NASDAQ: ANTA) is a leading fintech company specializing in financing, technology, and risk management solutions for institutions in the digital asset industry. Through our Antalpha Prime platform, we provide Bitcoin supply chain and margin loans, enabling clients to originate and manage digital asset loans while monitoring collateral positions with near real-time data.

Role Overview

The Senior Compliance Associate will play a pivotal role in ensuring Antalpha’s operations adhere to regulatory standards across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Transaction (KYT), and licensing matters in the cryptocurrency industry. Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance, this all-rounded position requires comprehensive expertise in compliance and regulatory licensing to support responsible growth in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced customer due diligence on new and existing clients for cryptocurrency transactions.
• Perform thorough onboarding reviews to ensure documentation and data comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead KYT and transaction monitoring efforts, utilizing blockchain analytics tools to detect, analyze, and escalate suspicious activities, and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as needed.
• Support licensing matters, liaising with regulatory authorities, and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements for cryptocurrency operations.
• Develop, implement, and enhance AML, KYC, and KYT policies and procedures tailored to the cryptocurrency industry and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve complex compliance, onboarding, and licensing issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of compliance reviews, transaction monitoring investigations, licensing activities, and regulatory filings in accordance with relevant jurisdiction regulations.
• Stay updated on evolving AML regulations, sanctions, licensing requirements, and industry best practices specific to digital assets and blockchain technology in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Train and mentor junior compliance staff on AML and crypto compliance best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in AML or compliance within the financial industry, with some experince in the cryptocurrency sector.
• Comprehensive expertise in AML with hands-on experience in transaction monitoring and blockchain analytics tools.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior management on compliance and licensing strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks in complex cryptocurrency transaction data sets.
• Attention to detail, with excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.

Great to Have

• Experience supporting licensing matters, including regulatory applications and interactions with authorities
• Previous experience in banking or securities firms
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS/SFC/FSC) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, or blockchain-specific certifications) are a plus.