Compliance Head & MLRO, Indonesia
Core
Building a compliance programme from the ground up for a crypto exchange, embedding a culture of compliance, and serving as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Compliance and MLRO
Builds
Comprehensive compliance framework, AML/CFT policies, transaction monitoring systems, and regulatory reporting mechanisms for a virtual asset service provider.
Domain
Cryptocurrency / Virtual Assets / Financial Crime Prevention
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Regulatory engagement and interpretation, AML/CFT framework design, KYC/CDD and EDD processes, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, risk-based approach, compliance programme scaling, stakeholder management with regulators and senior leadership, training delivery, recordkeeping and reporting.
Preferred skills
Experience in VASPs or crypto exchanges, prior MLRO/Deputy MLRO role, knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks, familiarity with blockchain analytics tools, understanding of crypto-specific AML typologies.
Technologies
Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs
Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact with regulatory bodies; design and maintain compliance framework aligned with FATF and local requirements; oversee AML/CFT framework and file Suspicious Transaction Reports; conduct sanctions screening and customer risk scoring; integrate compliance into product design; deliver compliance training; prepare regulatory reports and maintain records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities