Compliance Officer, Finance & Banking
Singapore
Listed on 2026-01-10
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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Sygnum is a global digital asset banking group, founded on Swiss and Singapore heritage. We empower professional and institutional investors, banks, corporates and distributed ledger technology (DLT) companies to invest in digital assets with complete trust. Our team enables this through our institutional-grade security, expert personal service and portfolio of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenisation and B2B services.
Sygnum holds a banking licence in Switzerland and has Capital Markets Services and Major Payment Institution Licences in Singapore. The group is also regulated in the established global financial hubs of Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg.
We believe that future has heritage. Our crypto-native team of banking, investment and digital asset technology professionals are building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies that we call Future Finance. To learn more about how Sygnum’s mission and values are shaping this digital asset ecosystem, please visit and follow us on Linked In and X.
Our Values- S stands for the importance we hold in Seeking and seizing opportunities, and the way we take personal ownership for delivering results for our clients.
- Y represents the way we say Yes to integrity and humility in everything we do. Sygnumers always display confidence without attitude.
- G reminds us to always Grow and win together. We only succeed by supporting each other and challenging ourselves, and our team-mates, to reach for new heights.
- N stands for Nose for value because we are always looking to focus on what matters most to our clients, partners and team.
We are looking for a proactive and meticulous Compliance Manager to join our Legal & Compliance team in Singapore. This role contributes to the effective execution of Sygnum’s compliance strategy. The Compliance Manager will play a key role in operationalizing compliance frameworks, conducting day‑to‑day compliance activities, and ensuring regulatory adherence across the business.
Key Responsibilities- Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures, including KYC/KYT, transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP screening, and suspicious transaction reporting.
- Assist in the review and approval of client onboarding documentation and ongoing due diligence processes.
- Monitor regulatory developments and support relevant stakeholders in assessing business impact and updating internal policies accordingly.
- Coordinate and execute internal compliance checks, risk assessments, and control testing.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory reporting and audits, ensuring readiness and accuracy.
- Maintain and monitor outsourcing arrangements in line with MAS guidelines.
- Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training programs for employees.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance is embedded in new products, services, and business initiatives.
- Provide day‑to‑day compliance advisory support to internal stakeholders, escalating complex issues to the leadership team.
- Contribute to the culture of compliance by promoting awareness and best practices across the organization.
- 6 years of experience in compliance within MAS‑regulated financial institutions.
- Strong understanding of Singapore’s regulatory landscape, including SFA, PSA, FSMA, and relevant MAS Notices and Guidelines.
- Experience in digital assets or fintech is a plus.
- Highly organized, meticulous, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively across functions.
Joining Sygnum means being part of a dynamic, global team that is building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies. Working at Sygnum, you will experience our fast‑paced, exciting work environment that embraces meritocracy, collaboration and open communication.
- Attractive combination of market salaries and entrepreneurial incentive scheme.
- Flexible / Work from home policies / Professional development via our in‑house Mentoring and Buddy programmes as well as targeted training opportunities.
- One‑month fully paid sabbatical after five years of continuous employment.
- Option to buy additional vacation via our FLEXY Days programme.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Legal
Industries: Legal Services
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