Compliance and AML Manager

Aquanow is a trading and technology company powering the next generation of financial services. We provide 24x7 liquidity and infrastructure for digital assets. Our customer base is international and includes some of the world’s fastest growing fintech businesses and financial institutions. With rapid global expansion, we have established offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Dubai, Malaysia, Turkey, and beyond. Our international customer base includes some of the world’s fastest-growing fintech companies and leading financial institutions. Your Contribution to Our Growth As we expand our presence in Singapore, we are seeking a Compliance & AML Manager to lead regulatory and financial crime efforts in the region. This is a rare opportunity to become the first Compliance hire on the ground and help shape the foundation of our Singapore operations. You’ll play a key role in applying for our licensing with the MAS, drafting and implementing regulatory policies, and ensuring ongoing compliance across crypto-related activities. This role is very hands-on, strategic, and high-impact, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment. You’ll work closely with global teams to drive compliance initiatives, lead AML operations including KYC/CDD, and prepare for audits and supervisory visits. You’ll be instrumental in scaling our compliance function while we go through hyper-growth. If you’re excited about joining a forward-thinking fintech in the digital asset space, this is your chance to make a real mark and impact in the Singapore region. This is a 1 year contract to start with the intention of converting to a full-time, permanent, hybrid role. The salary for this role is up to SGD 120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. What You’ll Do Compliance Analyst Assisting the Chief Compliance Officer in ensuring regulatory compliance framework is followed by the business. Apply for authorization with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Ability to draft requirements (policies and procedures) of payment service/crypto regulations (preferred). Strong stakeholder management skills in order to gather requirements for applying for payment services licenses (payment services and crypto background preferred). Assisting in liaising with regulators. Assist with scanning for new regulatory developments and reporting them to the CCO. Helping the business prepare for supervisory visits from multiple regulators by conducting audit reviews of systems, policies, and controls to ensure they are effective. Undertake compliance monitoring and testing. Assist other businesses in the group with compliance requirements. AML Analyst Assist the CCO/MLRO and provide advice and guidance to the business and senior management on compliance, risk and AML related matters. Assist in maintaining policies, procedures, systems and controls including with respect to risk, AML/CTF, fraud and sanctions. Assist in training and development of new team members Undertake monitoring and surveillance through a risk-based monitoring program. Undertake initial and ongoing KYC/CDD checks and screening. Assist in preparing regulatory reports for the Board, management and applicable regulators. Collaborate with other departments such as Audit, HR, Finance, Operations, IT, etc. Keep up to date on regulatory changes and ensure the business is aware of critical developments in the regulatory landscape. Receive internal Suspicious Transaction Reports for assessment and external filing. We’d Love to See 5+ years of experience in the Compliance & AML space. Direct experience in applying for and/or working with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). A background in the financial, fintech, or crypto industry. Strong understanding of Singapore’s regulatory landscape for payment services and digital assets/crypto. Demonstrated experience drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures in a fintech or crypto environment. Hands-on experience with AML/CTF programs, including KYC, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). Ability to manage regulatory audits, reviews, and supervisory visits. Experience building compliance frameworks in early-stage or high-growth environments. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration (e.g., with Product, Engineering, Ops). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when translating complex regulations into practical guidance. Experience with compliance monitoring and testing programs. Ability to work autonomously in a hands-on role and take initiative in a lean team setting. We’d Love to See (Continued) Aquanow is a trading and technology company powering the next generation of financial services. We provide 24x7 liquidity and infrastructure for digital assets. Our customer base is international and includes some of the world’s fastest growing fintech businesses and financial institutions. Aquanow is privately funded and guided by experienced trading professionals and financial executives. At our offices you will find a group of people that embrace diversity and value performance over pedigree. Every day we draw value from the diverse experiences of our team whose backgrounds include top financial institutions, tech companies and untraditional backgrounds. Our success comes from identifying exceptional people and providing them with the platform to reach their true potential. Even if you feel you may not meet all the job requirements, we encourage you to apply. Aquanow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, qualified veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other unlawful criterion or circumstance. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Legal and Analyst #J-18808-Ljbffr