VP of Compliance at StraitsX

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Financial Crime, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Training, Mentoring, Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Advisory, Digital Assets, Payments

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role Vice President, Compliance is a senior leadership role within the organization, that is responsible for ensuring that StraitsX operates within legal, regulatory and ethical boundaries. This position is critical in managing the mitigating risks relating to compliance, ensuring that business practices align with regulations and internal policies and protecting StraitsX from legal or reputational harm. What You Will Do Monitor and interpret evolving regulations across stablecoins, digital assets, AML/KYC, and payment services, ensuring compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements. Design, implement, and continuously enhance end-to-end compliance frameworks, policies, and controls for digital asset, stablecoin, and payments operations. Oversee transaction monitoring and reporting to identify and manage financial crime risks, and provide clear insights to Senior Management and regulators. Partner closely with product, technology, legal, operations, treasury, and fraud teams to embed compliance into innovative products and services. Lead engagement with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies, representing the organisation in forums and working groups and building strong external relationships. Provide strategic regulatory and risk advisory to Senior Management, translating regulatory changes into business impact and recommendations. Develop and deliver compliance training, promote a strong culture of compliance, and support effective responses to regulatory inquiries or incidents. Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing compliance team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s Degree or above in Law, Finance, Business, Accounting or related field. Minimum of 12 years of experience in relevant compliance fields, AML experience from crypto, fintech, payment companies or financial institutions. IBF Level 2 - ACAMS or International Compliance Association (ICA) certification preferred. Understanding of Payment Services Act, and other regulations affecting payments, fintech, digital assets, stablecoins and similar regulations; Excellent communication skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with business partners and relevant stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self driven individual with high standard of integrity and work ethics.

Responsibilities

The VP of Compliance is responsible for ensuring that StraitsX operates within legal and regulatory boundaries while managing compliance risks. This includes monitoring regulations, designing compliance frameworks, and engaging with regulators and auditors.