About SDAX
Based in Singapore and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, SDAX is a globally connected, integrated digital financial services platform offering a comprehensive suite of investment opportunities for asset owners and investors to benefit from the world's private markets. SDAX's exchange platform offers opportunities to access exclusive investments from its ecosystem and secondary market trading via its digital asset exchange.
With SDAX, investors access curated investment opportunities across private equities, funds, real estate and alternatives which have passed SDAX's rigorous due diligence process. SDAX connects markets through partnerships with participants in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, delivering a seamless and efficient cross-border digital assets ecosystem for wealth creation.
This is a senior, hands-on position functioning as the clear deputy to the Head of Compliance. You will own the day-to-day compliance function, exercise significant delegated authority, lead remediation and audit processes, and directly mentor junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Framework
- Proactively monitor all regulatory developments (MAS Notices, Guidelines, Circulars, Consultation Papers, Information Papers); conduct impact assessments and gap analyses; maintain the regulatory tracker.
- Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date library of applicable MAS requirements and ensure timely dissemination to stakeholders (e.g., weekly cyber/security updates to Technology).
- Continuously review, update, and create policies and procedures to achieve and maintain full compliance.
Licensing & Representative Oversight
- Support the Head of Compliance in all CMSL and RMO obligations, including submissions to MAS.
- Perform licensing analysis for new business lines.
- Maintain the register of appointed representatives, ensure ongoing fit-and-proper status and CPD compliance.
MAS Correspondences & Reporting
- Prepare and submit all regular and ad-hoc MAS returns (outsourcing register, surveys, statistics, etc.).
- Draft and lodge MAS forms for key appointments, cessations, and substantial shareholder changes.
- Act as the primary point of contact for MAS correspondence in the absence of the Head of Compliance (delegated authority).
Policies, Procedures & Internal Controls
- Draft, implement, and enforce group-wide compliance policies and SOPs.
- Collaborate with business units to design and embed robust internal controls.
- Lead end-to-end management of internal and external audits.
- Drive major projects including Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments, KYC remediation, and Outsourcing remediation.
- Review and approve advertising and promotional materials across all channels (deal/non-deal, product/non-product, social media, events, client communications).
Compliance Advisory
- Deliver proactive regulatory and AML/CFT guidance on new products, client onboarding, cross-border activities, marketing, and investment mandates.
- Provide practical, business-enabling solutions to compliance queries.
- Approve Personal Account Dealing and Conflicts of Interest declarations under delegated authority.
Training & Awareness
- Design and deliver regular compliance training on key topics (AML/CFT, market conduct, advertising rules, etc.).
KYC & Client Onboarding
- Review and approve medium-risk onboarding cases (individuals and corporates, including complex structures).
- Review high-risk cases and provide formal recommendations to the Head of Compliance.
- Serve as the go-to KYC/AML advisor for investors, issuers, vendors, and third parties.
Team Leadership
- Mentor, guide, and quality-check the work of junior compliance staff.
- Act as the primary escalation layer before matters reach the Head of Compliance.
General
- Support regulatory inspections, incident investigations, and any ad-hoc projects assigned by the Head of Compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 7–10 years of compliance experience within MAS-regulated institutions (CMSL holders, RMOs, banks, or exchanges preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of the SFA, FAA, MAS Notices (e.g., SFA04-N02, SFA02-N05), AML/CFT regime, advertising guidelines, and licensing requirements.
- Proven track record of direct interaction with MAS, managing full audit cycles, and delivering large-scale remediation projects.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into clear business guidance.
- Demonstrated people leadership and mentoring experience.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, CISI, ACFE) are highly advantageous.
- Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial fintech environment.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All resumes received will be used for recruitment purposes only.
