Head of Compliance

3 days ago

Singapur, Singapore Dada Consultants Full time

Head of Compliance (Licensing and Regulations)

Head of Compliance, Regulatory & Licensing (Digital Assets)

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Compliance to lead regulatory, compliance, and licensing matters for our digital assets business. The successful candidate will serve as the appointed Compliance Officer under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulatory regime and oversee the company’s Major Payment Institution (MPI) license obligations. This is a senior leadership role working closely with the CEO, board, and regulators to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the Head of Compliance/Director and MLRO , ensuring compliance with MAS requirements under the Payment Services Act (PSA).
  • Lead the MPI license application process, renewals, and ongoing regulatory reporting to MAS.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, frameworks, and internal controls relating to AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and suspicious transaction reporting.
  • Provide strategic advice on crypto regulatory matters , including stablecoins, digital payment tokens, custody, and fund transfers.
  • Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external legal advisors to ensure smooth inspections and audits.
  • Train and advise management and staff on compliance and regulatory developments.
  • Monitor regulatory changes in Singapore and globally, assessing their impact on business operations.
  • Ensure accurate, timely submission of regulatory filings, incident reports, and compliance attestations.
  • Collaborate with business units (e.g., trading, custody, payments) to balance compliance requirements with business objectives.
  • Serve as a point of contact for AML/CFT matters, regulatory inspections, and compliance-related queries.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; advanced qualifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) preferred.
  • Minimum 6–10 years of compliance experience in financial services, payments, fintech, or crypto-related companies.
  • Proven track record with MAS regulations and MPI licensing process under the Payment Services Act.
  • Strong expertise in AML/CFT frameworks, regulatory reporting, and internal audit processes.
  • Deep understanding of crypto/digital assets regulations, risks, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with regulators, management, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently, make strategic compliance decisions, and manage a compliance team.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunity to lead compliance strategy in a fast-growing digital assets company.
  • Direct interaction with senior management and regulators.
  • Dynamic work environment at the forefront of fintech and blockchain innovation.
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