Compliance Manager
Company not disclosed
Job Description
We're building the compliance function from the ground up at one of the fastest-growing global crypto payment platforms — and we want the person who'd rather build something than maintain it. This isn't a role where you inherit a finished programme and file reports. You'll be hands-on in shaping the frameworks, processes, and culture that let us move fast and stay licensed across multiple jurisdictions. What You'll Do Compliance Programme Build-Out - Own the day-to-day design and implementation of our AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening frameworks - Draft, maintain, and embed compliance policies and procedures across business lines — and make sure they're actually followed, not just filed - Run periodic risk assessments and compliance reviews; escalate issues with clear recommendations, not just flags - Deliver compliance training to business teams and onboard new hires into our compliance culture Licensing & Regulatory Engagement - Support licence applications across target markets - Prepare and review regulatory submissions, responses to regulator queries, and ongoing reporting obligations - Track regulatory developments across APAC and the Middle East; translate them into actionable internal guidance - Serve as a key point of contact for day-to-day regulator engagement under the direction of the Compliance Head Business Partnership - Partner with product, legal, operations, and finance teams to provide practical compliance input on new products, markets, and partnerships - Conduct CDD/EDD on institutional clients, payment partners, and third-party service providers - Flag compliance risks early in the product lifecycle — before they become problems, not after What You Bring - 4-6 years of compliance experience, with at least 3 years in crypto/virtual assets, payments, or fintech - Direct exposure to at least one MSO, MPI, or equivalent licensing process — you don't need to have led it, but you need to know what it takes - Solid working knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, FATF standards, and how they apply to digital asset businesses - Familiarity with Travel Rule compliance, transaction monitoring tools, and sanctions screening platforms - Experience writing compliance policies and procedures that people actually use - Comfortable working in a fast-moving, build-from-scratch environment — you don't wait to be told what needs doing - Strong written and verbal communication in English; Mandarin or Cantonese is a meaningful advantage What Makes This Role Different - You're joining at the build stage — real ownership, real impact, not a seat-warming role - Direct exposure to multi-jurisdictional licensing across the most active crypto regulatory markets in the world - A leadership team that takes compliance seriously as a competitive advantage, not a cost centre - Clear progression path toward a senior or head-of-compliance role as the function scales - Competitive compensation including performance bonus and equity upside
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