Senior Compliance Manager - Digital Assets

• Support the development, enhancement, and implementation of the company's compliance framework, policies, and standard operating procedures specifically for digital assets.
• Ensure the company's practices are aligned with current laws, regulations (e.g., AML/CFT, market conduct, securities laws), and internal policies.
• Lead or contribute to compliance risk assessments, gap analyses, and the formulation of action plans to address deficiencies.

• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits
• Identify, escalate, and remediate compliance gaps and issues
• Implement and oversee transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting (SAR/STR)
• Manage crypto-specific risks including wallet security compliance, custody requirements, and digital asset classification

• Prepare regular and ad hoc compliance and risk reports for management, Board Committees, and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Support management in maintaining ongoing relationships with regulatory bodies and responding to regulatory inquiries, inspections, and audits.

• Organize and deliver internal compliance training sessions and workshops, especially related to digital asset compliance and regulation.
• Promote a culture of compliance awareness and ethical conduct across all levels of the organization.

• To supervise and mentor junior compliance staff, including allocating tasks, providing guidance, and supporting their professional development.
• To monitor the achievement of team objectives and KPIs, fostering high standards of performance, engagement, and integrity.

• To coordinate and participate in cross-functional projects, new product approval processes, and other group initiatives from a compliance perspective.
• Manage the escalation and resolution of compliance queries, issues, and incidents, recommending process improvements where necessary.
• Stay abreast of emerging regulatory trends and recommend proactive adjustments to company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer or Chief Executive Officer.
• To be registered as a Compliance Officer of the Company and ensure the Company maintains constant compliance with all regulatory requirements, i.e AML/CFT and market surveillance, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of compliance experience in financial services, with at least 2 years in cryptocurrency/blockchain industry
• Prior experience within a cryptocurrency exchange or digital asset trading platform.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, securities regulation, AML/CFT legislation, and market conduct rules.
• Knowledge of digital asset regulations (eg Recommendation 15 of FATF Guidelines, Travel Rule, Malaysia Digital Asset Regulations)
• Experience with compliance management systems and monitoring tools for digital assets
• Familiar with the Financial Technology arena and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of working independently and leading a team.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from MYR 144000 to MYR 180000.
• Opportunities to work within the financial services industry.
• Exposure to advanced digital asset compliance frameworks.
• Permanent employment with a large organization.

Michael Page