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• 15 Sep 2024

  Head of Compliance & MLRO (Fintech/Digital Asset Payment)

  Singapore

  Permanent Position

  Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Compliance to lead and manage the compliance function within their digital asset payment firm
  Job Description

  • Ensure that policies, procedures, and systems are in place to comply with local and international regulations, including those related to digital assets, AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions.
  • Stay abreast of evolving regulations in digital payments and cryptocurrency, and ensure that the company is compliant with relevant laws, including financial services, data protection, and money laundering regulations.
  • Perform regular risk assessments, identifying potential areas of vulnerability, and work with internal teams to mitigate risks related to digital assets, payments, and transactions.
  • Develop and maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) program, ensuring strong customer due diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
  • Implement and oversee internal systems for monitoring suspicious transactions, working closely with the operations team to identify, investigate, and report unusual or potentially illicit activities.
  • Act as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate regulatory filings and reports.
  • Develop and conduct training programs for employees on compliance, AML/CFT, and regulatory issues to ensure company-wide adherence to legal and internal standards.
  • Conduct periodic compliance audits and reviews to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Create, maintain, and update company compliance policies, ensuring that they are in line with regulatory changes and best practices in the digital asset and payments industry.
  • Work closely with legal, product, operations, and business development teams to ensure that compliance considerations are integrated into the development and deployment of new products and services.

  Expires on 15 Nov 2024

  Posted By

  Ethel Tan Seok Khoon (R2096281)

  Tel: +65 6738 6228

  ethelsk.tan@peoplesearch.jobs

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  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree or relevant certifications such as CAMS or CFE preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, or legal roles within the financial services, fintech, or digital asset industries, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of digital asset regulations, payments, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency.
  • In-depth knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, KYC processes, and risk management frameworks.
  • Experience working with regulators and handling regulatory filings and audits.

  Office Location: Singapore, Central

  Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to ethelsk.tan@peoplesearch.jobs (Ethel Tan Seok Khoon, Reg No: R2096281). Feel free to forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

  All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

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