Compliance Associate/Manager - Digital Asset Exchange Operations

The role oversees compliance with regulatory requirements for a digital asset exchange, including AML, KYC, suspicious transaction reporting, licensing, internal controls, client due diligence, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, audits, training, and regulatory change management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with AML, KYC, STR, licensing, reporting, and internal control requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Review client onboarding and due diligence processes and monitor ongoing compliance.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and respond to inquiries, audits, and inspections.
• Monitor transactions, investigate suspicious activities, and prepare reports.
• Provide compliance training to staff.
• Collaborate with operations, technology, finance, and other departments.
• Monitor internal and external risk exposures.
• Advise management on regulatory changes and their impact.
• Support ad-hoc regulatory projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of compliance experience in financial services, banking, brokerage, or crypto industries.
• Experience with Malaysia and Hong Kong regulatory jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of AML, KYC, STR, FATCA, CRS, FATF, Travel Rule, digital assets, blockchain, and capital markets.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Preference for candidates based in Malaysia.