Compliance Officer - #1133520

Compliance Officer

We are a fast-growing, Singapore-headquartered FinTech company providing regulated market infrastructure and digital asset solutions across Asia. We are seeking a Compliance Officer to strengthen our compliance function and support our exchange and digital assets businesses.

Beyond core compliance responsibilities, this role partners closely with Sales and Operations to craft compliant client solutions and provide clear, practical advisory support on regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Framework & Policies

• Develop and implement compliance policies, SOPs and guidelines (including confidentiality, data protection and operational compliance controls).

• Maintain and enhance AML/CFT frameworks, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and internal escalation procedures.

• Conduct periodic reviews of compliance policies and internal processes to ensure they remain aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.

• Perform ongoing compliance monitoring and follow up on potential breaches or deficiencies.

Regulatory Advisory & Business Support

• Provide regulatory and compliance advisory to Sales, Operations and Product teams, including helping them shape client proposals and operational workflows in a compliant manner.

• Support Sales and Ops in structuring solutions for clients by identifying regulatory considerations, risk mitigants and implementation requirements.

• Deliver regular and ad hoc compliance training for business teams.

Regulatory Engagement & Licensing

• Work with the in-house counsel to prepare, manage and submit local and foreign regulatory licence applications (e.g. CMSL, RMO, PSA-related approvals).

• Liaise with regulators on supervisory queries, ongoing reporting, inspections and thematic reviews.

• Maintain compliance with licence conditions, applicable laws, regulations, notices and guidelines.

Audit, Reporting & Governance

• Support internal and external audits, including responding to regulator and auditor queries.

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of periodic regulatory reports.

• Assist in enhancing governance processes and strengthening the control environment across the organisation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• At least 7 years’ experience in compliance at a bank, exchange, trading firm, payments institution or equivalent regulated entity, with solid AML/CFT knowledge.

• Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field.

• Must have a strong working knowledge of the Singapore’s regulatory landscape including Securities and Futures Act and Regulations, Payment Services Act and Regulations, CMSL, RMO, MPI and AML/CFT requirements. Exposure to APAC regulations would be advantageous.

• Hands-on experience with licence applications and regulatory engagements.

• Ability to understand, interpret and translate complex statutes and regulations into practical guidance for business teams.

• Comfortable partnering cross-functionally, including with Sales and Operations, to support client-facing solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience or networks in banking, markets, exchanges, cryptocurrency or digital assets is a plus.

• Professional compliance certifications (e.g. ACAMS, IBF, ICA) are favourably viewed.