MAS Compliance Officer (Singapore AMLO)
Core
Designated Compliance Officer for the Singapore entity, ensuring MAS regulatory compliance and leading global AML/CFT and sanctions programs for a crypto and payments firm.
Role type
Senior IC compliance officer (fintech/crypto)
Builds
Group-wide compliance frameworks, AML/CFT controls, and regulatory reporting for a crypto exchange and payment service provider.
Domain
Fintech, cryptocurrency, and cross-border payments
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Singapore AML/CFT regulations, MAS expectations, financial crime risk management, regulatory reporting, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, risk assessments, compliance policy development, audit support, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Payment institution or digital asset business experience, global AML standards (FATF, travel rule), multi-jurisdictional compliance operations, blockchain analytics tools, high-growth environment experience
Technologies
MAS regulatory frameworks, FATF standards, blockchain analytics tools
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for Singapore regulatory matters; Ensure ongoing compliance with MAS requirements for payment services and AML/CFT; Maintain and enhance compliance policies and controls; Support licensing obligations, regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections; Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact; Support global AML/CFT and sanctions programs; Enhance CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting frameworks; Conduct AML risk assessments for products and jurisdictions; Partner with Operations and Product to implement compliance controls; Review and advise on high-risk customers and suspicious activities; Assist in managing global AML investigations; Develop and deliver compliance training programs; Prepare compliance reporting for senior management and regulators; Support internal audits and maintain compliance documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC