Financial Crime Compliance Manager at StraitsX

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance, Transaction Monitoring, Blockchain Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, Fraud Investigations, AML Advisory, Investigations, STR Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, AML Policies, Cyber-Enabled Scams, Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Team Management, Compliance Training, Emerging Risks

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role Compliance is an integral part of the organisation and supports the Senior Management in ensuring compliance with external and internal regulations to actively manage operational, regulatory and reputational risks. You will join a growing and dynamic team who are passionate about supporting the business, to ensure 100% compliance in risk and control matters. This is an excellent role for personal and professional development within a highly committed and collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. If you consistently strive to learn, seek new opportunities to enhance, redesign and improve processes, we are the match for your ambition. What You Will Do Lead and manage the Financial Crime Compliance teams in Singapore and Indonesia, overseeing transaction monitoring, blockchain monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud investigations, and AML advisory. Guide the team on alerts, investigations, escalations, and decision-making for complex or high-risk cases. Investigate suspicious activity, prepare and submit STRs to STRO, and act as the point of contact for law enforcement requests. Ensure full compliance with MAS regulations, guidelines, and AML/FCC requirements, including timely responses to regulatory inquiries and audits. Develop, enhance, and maintain AML policies, procedures, controls, and systems in collaboration with internal stakeholders, including activities such as threshold tuning. Oversee detection and response efforts for cyber-enabled scams, impersonation attempts, and mule-related activity, while identifying emerging risks and typologies in the blockchain and stablecoin ecosystem. Design and deliver compliance and financial crime training for staff, and support ad-hoc FCC-related projects as needed. What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 6 years of AML/FCC experience in Singapore’s financial services sector, including 3+ years in a team management role. Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations, MAS Notices and Guidelines, and industry best practices. Proven hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, blockchain monitoring, and AML investigations. Familiarity with STR preparation and submission via the SONAR platform, and experience working with law enforcement agencies. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Basic data analysis capabilities; professional certifications such as CAMS, CAFS, or ICA are an advantage. Genuine interest in compliance, stablecoins, and the broader blockchain ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Financial Crime Compliance teams in Singapore and Indonesia, overseeing various compliance activities. Ensure full compliance with MAS regulations and develop AML policies and procedures in collaboration with internal stakeholders.