Compliance Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and implement compliance obligations under MAS regulations, particularly those under the Payment Services Act and Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA).
• Assist with regulatory licensing applications (e.g., DPT, DTSP) and ongoing regulatory filings.
• Review and advise on business activities, products, and services to ensure alignment with applicable digital token regulatory requirements.
• Draft, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies, including responding to MAS queries or inspections.
• Conduct compliance training and awareness programs for internal teams.
• Monitor for potential AML/CFT risks and ensure controls are in place.
• Support incident reporting, risk assessment, and ensure compliance audits are conducted when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within the fintech, crypto, or financial services sectors.
• Strong understanding of MAS regulatory frameworks (PS Act, FSMA, AML/CFT Guidelines).
• Prior experience with digital token services, wallet infrastructure, or blockchain projects is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in preparing regulatory submissions (e.g., DPT/DTSP license).
• CAMS certification or equivalent AML qualification.
• Legal or regulatory background in fintech or crypto compliance.