AVP, Compliance

You will join the Singapore team as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance & MLRO. You will support and deputize for the MLRO in managing all aspects of AML/CFT compliance across MAS frameworks for a Recognised Market Operator and Capital Markets Services Licence regulated entity. You will lead AML-related initiatives, act as the escalation point for high-risk cases, and provide subject matter expertise in suspicious transaction reporting. You will have the opportunity to influence compliance strategy and enterprise-wide AML risk management for a dynamic fintech platform.

Responsibilities

• Act as the escalation point for all AML matters, including reviewing high-risk customer cases and approving transaction monitoring escalations
• Conduct and maintain the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment for AML/CFT risks regularly
• Provide subject matter expertise in preparing and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports to MAS
• Oversee scenario tuning and threshold calibration for transaction monitoring systems
• Provide compliance advisory to business units on AML/CFT matters, including assessments of adverse news, sanctions, and name-screening-related issues
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties including regulators and law enforcement
• Review all KYC/CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring alerts, and AML/CFT escalations
• Manage requests for information from law enforcement agencies and partner financial institutions
• Assist in MAS' AML audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews
• Monitor regulatory developments under the SFA and FAA and conduct gap assessments against internal policies
• Conduct periodic compliance testing across all regulatory compliance areas, including AML/CFT, CDD/KYC, market conduct, Representative Notification Framework and licensing obligations, and transaction monitoring processes
• Review documentation across all compliance domains to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Identify gaps or deficiencies in controls, documentation, and operational processes, and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain comprehensive testing records and prepare reports for senior management, internal audit, and regulatory inspections
• Support compliance-related licensing applications and renewals, including preparation of documentation and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Assist in drafting and reviewing submissions under relevant regulatory frameworks
• Track regulatory obligations and ensure timely updates to internal compliance frameworks and AML taxonomies
• Review listing applications for completeness and compliance with ADDX Platform requirements, including OTC and Trading rules
• Investigate non-compliance with ADDX Platform requirements, report and escalate to senior management, and assist in disciplinary actions for breaches
• Check submissions for completeness of disclosures required under OTC Rules
• Prepare recommendations to Listing Approvers for approval after liaising with internal teams for reviews of listing applications
• Assist in updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, and workflows
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices related to AML, CDD, and Capital Markets Services licensing matters
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to system upgrades, automation, and process improvements