Svp, Compliance

**Job Title**:
**SVP, Compliance**

**Company Overview**:
**AlfaR Fund Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.**is a fast-growing **Fund Administrator**based in Singapore, serving institutional and high-net-worth clients across Asia and globally. We deliver **fund administration**, **custody oversight**, and **regulatory reporting**services tailored to the digital asset ecosystem, including **hedge funds**, **VC funds**, **family offices**, and **tokenization platforms**.

Our mission is to combine **institutional-grade compliance**with the flexibility and innovation required in digital assets.

**Position Overview**:
The role reports directly to the **CEO**and works closely with the Board and Risk & Compliance Committee.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Regulatory Compliance**
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance the company’s **global compliance framework**, aligned with MAS guidelines and international best practices (FATF, EU AMLD, IOSCO).
- Serve as **Head of Compliance**and **AML/CFT Compliance Officer**for **AlfaR Fund Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.**.
- Manage ongoing interactions with **MAS**and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Lead the development of **policies and procedures**covering **KYC, KYT, EDD, CDD, sanctions screening**, **transaction monitoring**, **suspicious activity reporting (SAR/TTR)**, and **Travel Rule compliance**.

**AML/CFT Leadership**
- Oversee a comprehensive **AML/CFT program**for digital asset clients and fund structures, including institutional and retail clients.
- Manage **on-chain transaction monitoring and forensics**, leveraging tools such as **Chainalysis, Crystal Blockchain, Elliptic**, and others.
- Ensure full compliance with **Travel Rule**obligations for cross-border crypto transactions and manage related technology integrations.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory reports to relevant authorities.
- Conduct **jurisdictional AML/CFT risk assessments**and maintain an up-to-date enterprise risk register.

**Fund Administration & Client Compliance**
- Work closely with **fund operations, client onboarding**, and **custody teams**to ensure full compliance across the **fund lifecycle**.
- Provide compliance guidance on **complex fund structures**, **tokenized assets**, and **cross-border transactions**.
- Support the design of **automated compliance processes**integrated into fund administration workflows.

**Governance & Reporting**
- Lead the preparation of **Compliance Reports**and presentations to the Board and Board Committees.
- Ensure **compliance training**and awareness across the organization, including at senior management and Board level.
- Act as key advisor to the Board on **emerging regulatory risks**and developments in crypto markets.

**Cross-functional Leadership**
- Collaborate with **Legal, Risk, Operations, Product, and Tech**teams to maintain a proactive and risk-based approach to compliance.
- Foster a strong **compliance culture**across the organization.

**Education & Certifications**_(mandatory) _**
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in **Law, Finance, Economics, or related fields**.
- Certified **Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist (CCAS)**— _mandatory _.
- **ACAMS Certification (CAMS)**— _mandatory _.
- **Blockchain Forensics Certification**(Chainalysis, Crystal, Elliptic, or equivalent) — _mandatory _.

**Professional Experience**
- Minimum **12-15 years**of experience in **compliance and AML/CFT**, including in:

- **Crypto exchanges / VASP / digital asset platforms**.
- **Traditional finance / banking**.
- **Government regulatory bodies**(central banks / FIU).
- Proven leadership experience as **Head of Compliance / MLRO**in crypto-native or hybrid financial institutions.
- Demonstrated success in designing and managing **AML/CFT frameworks**aligned with FATF and MAS guidelines.
- Hands-on experience with **blockchain forensics**and **crypto transaction monitoring**.
- Strong understanding of **fund administration**, **crypto custody**, and **tokenized asset risks**.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Deep knowledge of **Singapore regulatory environment**(MAS AML/CFT Notices, SFA, PSA).
- Strong understanding of **multi-jurisdictional compliance**(EU AMLD, FATF Standards).
- Proven knowledge and practical experience in **Travel Rule compliance**.
- Advanced proficiency in **KYC/KYT/EDD/CDD**processes for complex client profiles.
- Expertise in **AML/CFT reporting**(SAR, TTR, cross-border disclosures).
- Advanced skills in **crypto compliance and blockchain investigations**.
- Solid knowledge of **OSINT tools and techniques**for crypto investigations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

**Why Join Us?**
- Lead the compliance function of a fast-growing, institutional-focused **Fund Administrator**.
- Work with **top-tier institutional clients**and drive **industry-leading compliance standards**.
- Opportunity to build a team and shape the company’s **global compliance strategy**.
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