Vice President/Senior Vice President - Compliance Manager

Sygnum Singapore is a digital asset-focused fund manager, operating under a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Our Major Payment Institution Licence application is also currently under review. With our suite of asset management offerings, we enable accredited and institutional investors to build exposure to digital assets within their portfolios with complete trust. Together with Sygnum Bank AG, the world s first digital asset bank, our interdisciplinary team of banking, asset management and Distributed Ledger Technology experts in Switzerland and Singapore are shaping the future of a globally trusted digital asset ecosystem.

We are looking for an VP/SVP, Compliance Manager to join our growing, high impact team in our office in Singapore.

Tasks

• 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.
• Involving in implementation of MAS strategies and guidance to achieve cyber resilience
• Continual assessment of the compliance risks surrounding current and prospective business activities and developing and implementing risk-oriented activity plans
• Education and training employees on laws and regulations as well as industry practices to ensure corresponding know-how transfer.

Requirements

• At least 5-8 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;

• Familiarity with MAS compliance requirements in relation to the application of Singapore securities and payment laws and regulations with respect to digital assets;

• 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.

  Added bonus if you have:

• Experience working with technology-based financial services platforms.

• Keen interest and understanding in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and digital assets.

Benefits

• The chance to be part of a movement shaping the future of our world s financial system.
• An amazing, highly skilled, international, and motivated team of professionals.
• Flexible working time models and free coffee, tea on office premise.
• Experienced leadership teams who are masters of scale and will facilitate smart growth.
• Regular gatherings with the teams and plenty of jokes and laughs .

If this interests you, we would love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV!