Compliance Manager
Sygnum
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Developing and executing overall compliance strategy for Sygnum Singapore in close collaboration with Singapore and Zurich based legal, regulatory and risk functions.
- Leading the compliance function in Singapore to provide compliance & regulatory advisory services to Sygnum and internal stakeholders.
- Championing a culture of compliance across the company with a good balance between enforcing stringent requirements and taking a commonsense approach.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and (internal) regulations, including adoption of internal compliance frameworks and implementation of corresponding controls.
- Liaising with the MAS and/or other regulatory bodies, directly or in collaboration with legal, risk and regulatory functions, in relation to compliance related issues.
- Driving compliance & regulatory projects regarding strategic developments, including the creation and implementation of processes to support the compliance processes of a regulated financial institution.
- Assessing and approving client documentation related to the client onboarding process and the conduct and maintenance of ongoing monitoring procedures and controls, consistent with applicable KYC and AML regulations and guidelines.
- Assessing and upkeeping of outsourcing arrangements according to applicable Outsourcing regulations and guidelines.
- At least 8-10 years of experience in compliance, with a focus on Securities and Futures Act regulated activities and associated AML/KYC requirements. Familiarity with the Payment Services Act would be a plus point.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in legal, business or other related majors;
- Track record of experience in the set-up and implementation of compliance departments and frameworks for MAS regulated financial institutions, especially Fund Managers or other institutions with a Capital Markets Service License;
- Familiarity with MAS compliance requirements in relation to the application of Singapore securities and payment laws and regulations with respect to digital assets or capital market products;
- Strong team player who is highly motivated, independent and with strong interpersonal skills;
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Problem-solving, positive and constructive attitude is a must.
- Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and operating in a fast-changing environment.
- Experience working with start-ups or fintech companies
- Keen interest and understanding in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and digital assets.
- ACAMS certification
Sygnum is a global digital asset banking group, founded on Swiss and Singapore heritage. We empower professional and institutional investors, banks, corporates and DLT foundations to invest in digital assets with complete trust. Our team enables this through our institutional-grade security, expert personal service and portfolio of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenisation and B2B services. In Switzerland, Sygnum holds a banking licence and has CMS and Major Payment Institution Licences in Singapore. The group is also regulated in the established global financial hubs of Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg.We believe that the future has heritage. Our crypto-native team of banking, investment and digital asset technology professionals are building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies that we call Future Finance. To learn more about how Sygnum’s mission and values are shaping this digital asset ecosystem, please visit .Our Benefits
- The chance to be part of a movement shaping the future of finance.
- Work on new, cutting-edge technology in the blockchain space.
- Chances to leave individual footprints and an amazing, diverse, highly skilled, international, and motivated team of professionals.
- Regular gatherings and team events like Christmas parties, hence plenty of jokes and laughs!