Regulatory Compliance Manager - Capital Markets

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

the company is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead regulatory and financial crime compliance initiatives in Singapore, partnering with the Singapore CCO and cross-functional teams. The role focuses on MAS CMS licensing, governance, and a robust compliance framework aligned with MAS expectations.

In-person participation may be required for team and company events. The role emphasizes strong writing, policy drafting, and collaboration across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Product, and Operations, with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in regulatory and financial crime compliance at MAS SFA-regulated entity.
• Experience supporting regulatory license applications and major change programs.
• Knowledge of MAS Securities and Futures Act and related rules and notices.
• Experience drafting regulatory submissions, governance papers, and documentation.
• Strong program management with multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end CMS license application workstreams with logs, dependencies, and blockers.
• Prepare regulatory submissions, governance materials, and MAS follow-up responses.
• Draft Singapore-specific compliance policies and governance documentation aligned with MAS.
• Strengthen AML/CFT and sanctions controls under MAS rules and guidelines.
• Prepare materials for senior management, the Board, auditors, and regulators.
• Track regulatory commitments and remediation actions, ensuring timely closure.
• Support regulatory inspections and information requests with accurate responses.
• Lead compliance training and awareness initiatives for stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial crime compliance

Program management

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? Atthe company, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. the company is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.”learn more about working at the company.

the company Singapore is building a robust, scalable compliance function in support of our Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulatory obligations. As Compliance Manager, you will partner with the Singapore CCO and cross-functional stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Product, and Operations to advance our Capital Markets Services (CMS) licensing program and maintain a compliance framework aligned with MAS expectations.

While many roles at the company are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation may be required throughout the year at team and company-wide events to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment.

What You'll Do

• Drive end-to-end project management for the CMS license application workstream, maintaining action logs, tracking dependencies, escalating blockers, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.

• Own preparation of regulatory submissions, governance materials, and supporting documentation for the CMS application, including coordinating responses to MAS follow-up queries.

• Draft, update, and maintain Singapore-specific compliance policies, procedures, controls descriptions, and governance documentation aligned with MAS requirements and SFA obligations.

• Strengthen the company Singapore's AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory compliance framework in line with applicable MAS rules, notices, and guidelines.

• Prepare written materials for senior management, the Board, auditors, and regulators, including governance decks, risk assessments, gap analyses, and regulatory briefing papers.

• Track regulatory commitments, licensing conditions, and remediation actions from internal reviews, audits, or regulatory feedback, ensuring corrective actions are completed on time.

• Support regulatory inspections and information requests by organizing documentation, validating evidence, and preparing accurate, concise responses.

• Lead compliance training and awareness initiatives, maintaining training materials and delivering risk-based training to relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and financial crime compliance at a MAS SFA-regulated Singapore entity.

• Direct experience supporting regulatory license applications, major regulatory change programs, or supervisory engagements in Singapore.

• Strong knowledge of the MAS Securities and Futures Act and corresponding rules, regulations, notices, and circulars.

• Experience drafting compliance policies, procedures, regulatory submissions, governance papers, and formal compliance documentation.

• Strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and competing deadlines with minimal oversight.

• Proven ability to synthesize complex regulatory issues into clear written analysis and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

• Track record of effective cross-functional collaboration across Compliance, Legal, Product, Operations, and Risk.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in law, finance, business, or a related field.

• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

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Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$200,900—$200,900 SGD

• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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