Compliance Officer - (Associate/Senior Associate)

Singapore
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Who are we?FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape.Who is on the team?We are entrepreneurs. Many in our company have been founders or have aspirations to eventually start their own company. We take these ambitions and experiences to bring a solutions-oriented mindset to the problems we encounter day-to-day.We are experienced. We have been fortunate to have learned from mentors and peers at institutions such as Google, LinkedIn, JUMP Trading, Citadel, PEAK6 Investments, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Harvard Business School, Carnegie Mellon, IIT + more.ImpactAt FalconX, you'll help make crypto assets a successful asset class in the most compliant way. Some of the largest financial institutions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley and around the world will turn to us for the best market prices and insights on the crypto industry. You will understand the key money laundering risks within the global digital assets industry and assist in putting key risk mitigation controls in place. As a key member of the APAC compliance team and key contributor to the global AML program, you will learn and grow our company's values, which define our culture and drive day to day behaviors and decision-making.Responsibilities

Review prospective and existing clients, liquidity providers, and exchanges to ensure compliance with MAS PSN02 and related AML/CFT obligations, working closely with the KYC and Transaction Monitoring teams in India.
Support the preparation of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reports for new and existing clients in collaboration with Sales and KYC.
Assist in maintaining and updating Singapore-specific Compliance policies, ensuring alignment with MAS regulatory expectations across both AML and broader regulatory areas.
Provide regulatory compliance advice to Sales, Institutional Coverage, and Operations teams, particularly on cross-border marketing and licensing requirements under MAS guidelines.
Assist with the annual Singapore Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA).
Maintain regulatory compliance registers, including Conflicts of Interest, Gifts, and Outside Business Interests, and prepare compliance MI for internal and regulatory stakeholders, including the MAS.
Manage the Outsourcing Register and support third-party risk assessments and vendor due diligence in accordance with MAS Outsourcing Guidelines.
Support internal and external audit inspections and work with the CCO in tracking findings and remediation plans, as appropriate.
Participate in local industry forums to enhance awareness of regulatory best practices and strengthen the FalconX brand in the compliance space.

Success

As a Compliance Officer, you'll be part of a local and global network of compliance officers and a key contributor to the success of FalconX AML and Compliance program.
To be successful in this role, you must work well under pressure, have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and have the ability to know what requires escalation and what is important and needs attention.
While this role predominately covers Singapore, you may be asked to work on regional ad hoc projects.

Required Qualifications

Team player
Good judgment and analytical skills
Ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner
Current experience in KYB and TM in virtual/digital assets is a distinct advantage

Notice at Collection and Privacy PolicyApplicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California, please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy .Inclusivity StatementFalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX's People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

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