VP of Compliance (Stablecoin/ Payment)

We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients in the stablecoin payment industry in Singapore. This position is based in Singapore, and EP sponsorship is available if required.

What You’ll Do

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the primary expert on stablecoins, digital payment token (DPT) regulations, cross-border transfer rules, the Travel Rule, and technology risk requirements.

• Regulatory Integration: Translate complex MAS regulations into actionable policies and controls 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 partner 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).

What You Need

• Experience: 10+ years of AML experience within the payments, crypto, or fintech compliance sectors.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the MAS Payment Services Act (PSA), DPT rules, Travel Rule, TRM Guidelines, and customer asset safeguards.

• Certifications: IBF Level 2, ACAMS, or International Compliance Association (ICA) certification is preferred. Additional certifications (CAMS, CGSS, CISSP, etc.) are a plus.

• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics and on-chain screening tools.

• Startup Agility: A proven 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.