Head of Legal

3 days ago

Singapore BLOCKCHAIN.COM (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. Full time

We are seeking an outstanding legal and compliance leader to join our fast-growing team as Head of Legal & Compliance for Singapore. This role, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer with a dotted line into the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Legal, and will be responsible for overseeing compliance with the Payment Services Act and other legal and regulatory regimes where applicable.

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and enjoys building. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative compliance team in the crypto asset space, this is the perfect opportunity for you

**Role**:
**Compliance**

Run the Compliance program like a machine. Oversee and design regulatory compliance strategies and implement our programs for all compliance topics, such as Licensing, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, On-Chain Monitoring, PEP/Sanctions/Adverse Media Screening, Regulatory/STR Reporting. You will also play the role as Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
- Act as the liaison officer with MAS and maintain the Major Payment Institution License
- Advise and support the institutional business on all compliance matters and ensure the business is in alignment with license requirements globally
- Maintain local AML/CFT policy, standards and operating procedures & controls and and ensure effective implementation of the program firm-wide and contribute to Group level AML/CFT policies as well
- Work with technology and product teams in assessing and mitigating technology risk and regulatory risks
- Conduct reviews on the adequacy and relevance of regulatory and compliance strategies, policies and frameworks, and oversee enhancements to address control deficiencies.
- Implement and conduct regular compliance training programs on an ongoing basis to educate staff on the relevant regulatory developments, compliance policies and procedures
- Serve as the key person for internal and external compliance audits for the Institutional Business
- Develop and support the Institutional Compliance team to grow their capabilities and manage an effective and efficient Compliance framework
- Advise and ensure AML and CTF requirement fulfillment for new product and service developments
- Oversee compliance management of vendor relationships focusing on AML compliance in a rapid growth environment
- Conduct investigations when needed with senior management
- Manage other assigned responsibilities

**Legal**:
Support the efforts of the Institutional and Global Regulatory Teams (Legal):

- Advise on legal matters applicable to products and services offered by crypto firms - particularly spot trading in Singapore
- Draft and negotiate spot trading agreements
- Support the business and our product lawyers with regulatory analysis when assessing new products or services
- Follow new legal and regulatory developments in the fast moving world of UK/EU cryptocurrency regulation
- Work closely with broader Risk and Compliance to establish global systems and controls to ensure regulatory compliance
- Instruct and manage external counsel engagement as necessary
- Provide internal training to non-Legal stakeholders

**Qualifications**:

- 7+ years of relevant experience in compliance roles of an international scope (AML/CFT, compliance in financial services industries)
- JD or equivalent
- Broad exposure to APAC region compliance issues
- Experiences in the blockchain space is a plus
- AML specialist certification with a recognized institution/association of a recognized professional body, would be advantageous
- Experience in developing and administering internal controls and processes
- Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of business functions including Technology
- Experience working to improve onboarding processes integrated across front office and operations
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, organizational and time management skills

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