Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Team Lead to oversee compliance efforts across our organisation. This role requires a strong background in regulatory compliance within the cryptocurrency sector, with additional responsibilities in providing legal support on general business matters. The successful candidate will lead our compliance initiatives, ensuring the company adheres to both local and global regulations while assisting with legal tasks such as contract review and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Regulatory Gap Assessments: Conduct and manage gap assessments for existing and new regulations to ensure the organisation’s policies are aligned with current and emerging regulatory requirements.
- Global Compliance Alignment: Develop and localise compliance policies based on group-level standards for different jurisdictions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, and others, where required.
- Regulatory Advisory: Provide advisory services to internal departments such as marketing, finance, and operations on regulatory reporting requirements and compliance-related matters.
- Regulatory Updates & Library Management: Maintain a regulatory library covering all relevant regulations related to the organisation and regularly monitor regulatory updates through daily web crawls and ensure timely amendments to policies.
- Ancillary Regulations: Ensure compliance not only with core financial regulations but also with related laws such as the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and other ancillary regulations.
- Legal Responsibilities:
- Contract Review & Drafting: Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring all agreements comply with regulatory requirements and protect the company’s interests.
- Legal Advisory: Provide basic legal advice on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and general business operations.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate potential legal risks, ensuring that all business decisions are made with an understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory implications.
- Collaboration with External Counsel: Liaise with external legal advisors when necessary, providing internal guidance based on their advice.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within the cryptocurrency or fintech sectors.
- Basic legal knowledge with the ability to support the business on general legal matters, including contract management and corporate governance.
- Strong understanding of Singaporean regulations (MAS) and global regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in policy development, localization, and regulatory gap assessments.
- Ability to monitor, interpret, and apply regulatory changes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to balance compliance and legal duties.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise internal teams and senior management on both compliance and legal matters.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Law, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or a similar role.
- Some experience in providing legal support for business operations.
- Professional certifications in compliance (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) are a plus.
