VP of Compliance (Stablecoin/ Payment)

📋 Description

• Act as the primary expert on stablecoins, DPT regulations, cross-border transfers, the Travel Rule, and technology risk.
• Regulatory Integration: Translate MAS regulations into actionable policies for the product, technology, and operations teams.
• Compliance Operations: Oversee day-to-day compliance functions, including transaction monitoring, wallet screening, sanctions screening, market surveillance, customer asset protection, and due diligence.
• Regulatory Liaison: Own the relationship with MAS, managing inspections, regulatory reporting, new license applications/amendments, and incident handling.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Technology, Legal, Operations, Treasury, and Fraud teams to embed compliance into innovative products and services.
• Training & Culture: Lead internal training for sales, trading, engineering, and leadership teams on AML/KYC, sanctions, and technology risk management (TRM).

🎯 Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years AML in payments, crypto, or fintech compliance sectors.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of MAS PSA, DPT rules, Travel Rule, TRM Guidelines, and customer asset safeguards.
• Certifications: IBF Level 2, ACAMS, or ICA; additional certifications (CAMS, CGSS, CISSP) are a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics and on-chain screening tools.
• Startup Agility: Ability to collaborate effectively with product and engineering teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Regional Advantage: Prior experience with Hong Kong AMLO/MSO regulations is a strong advantage.