Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Cobo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset solutions provider based in Singapore is seeking a Regulatory Compliance expert to lead regulatory engagement and licensing initiatives. This role is crucial for ensuring a robust compliance framework that aligns with industry regulations, particularly in the rapidly evolving fintech and digital asset landscape. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of regulatory compliance experience, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact compliance practices and culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within financial institutions.
• Experience in fintech, digital assets, or crypto-related businesses is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in managing regulatory license applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of regulatory license applications.
• Perform regulatory mapping and gap assessments.
• Draft and review license-related documentation.
• Design and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Track regulatory developments in the digital asset space.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

Job description

Cobo is a trusted leader in digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2017 by blockchain pioneers, Cobo is trusted by more than 500 organizations worldwide, safeguarding billions of dollars in assets with a zero-incident security track record.

Today, Cobo provides the industry’s only unified digital asset wallet platform that integrates all 4 wallet technologies in one place – Custodial Wallets, MPC Wallets, Smart Contract Wallets, and Exchange Wallets. By combining a comprehensive suite of wallet solutions with advanced risk controls and developer tools, Cobo empowers organizations and developers to innovate and scale with ease.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Regulatory Compliance expert to lead our regulatory engagement and licensing initiatives across Singapore and other jurisdictions. This role plays a key part in ensuring our compliance framework remains robust, responsive to regulatory changes, and aligned with business growth - particularly within the digital asset and fintech landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end management of regulatory license applications, including preparation, submission, and follow-ups with relevant authorities.
• Perform regulatory mapping and gap assessments against evolving requirements.
• Draft and review license-related documentation and responses to regulator queries.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust compliance policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls to ensure adherence to local and cross-border regulatory obligations.
• Track and analyse regulatory developments, particularly in the digital asset/crypto space, and proactively advise senior management and relevant departments.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Business, IT, Product and Operational Units and external stakeholders such as Consultant, Counsel and Regulators in regard to the compliance and licensing matters.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to raise awareness and reinforce a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within financial institutions; experience in fintech, digital assets, or crypto-related businesses is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, licensing, and/or legal matters, preferably within the digital asset/crypto sector.
• Demonstrated experience in managing end-to-end regulatory license applications and dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions.