Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!

Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.

Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

We are looking for a highly capable and hands-on Compliance Officer to serve as the designated compliance lead for our Singapore regulated entity and support broader global compliance operations, with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), sanctions, and financial crime risk management.

This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements (including MAS expectations), while partnering closely with global legal, compliance, operations, product, and risk teams to enhance and operationalize group-wide compliance frameworks.

The ideal candidate combines strong regulatory knowledge, operational execution capability, and experience working in fast-paced fintech, payments, or crypto environments.

Responsibilities
Singapore Regulatory Compliance

Serve as the designated Compliance Officer for the Singapore entity and act as the primary point of contact for local regulatory compliance matters
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable Singapore regulations, including MAS requirements related to payment services, AML/CFT, technology risk, and regulatory reporting
Maintain and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and controls for the Singapore business
Support licensing obligations, regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and examinations
Monitor regulatory developments in Singapore and assess impact on business operations
Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, and regulators where necessary

Global AML & Financial Crime Compliance

Support the development and implementation of group-wide AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions
Enhance customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting frameworks
Conduct AML risk assessments for products, jurisdictions, customers, and business initiatives
Partner with Operations and Product teams to implement scalable compliance controls and monitoring solutions
Review and advise on high-risk customers, escalations, and suspicious activities
Assist in managing global AML investigations and reporting obligations where applicable
Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the organization

Governance & Risk Management

Prepare compliance reporting materials for senior management, boards, and regulators
Support internal audits and independent compliance reviews
Maintain compliance documentation, registers, and governance records
Help establish compliance metrics, KPIs, and management reporting processes
Promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organization

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Minimum 3-5 years of compliance, AML, or financial crime experience in fintech, payments, banking, or cryptocurrency industries
Strong understanding of Singapore AML/CFT regulations and MAS expectations
Experience working with payment institutions, digital asset businesses, or cross-border financial services is highly preferred
Familiarity with global AML standards and regulatory frameworks (FATF, sanctions regimes, travel rule, etc.)
Experience managing compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions is a strong advantage
CAMS, ICA, or equivalent compliance certification preferred
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving and evolving regulatory environment

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting Major Payment Institution (MPI) or crypto-related licensing frameworks
Experience interacting directly with MAS or other financial regulators
Familiarity with blockchain analytics and crypto transaction monitoring tools
Experience building compliance processes in high-growth environments

Join the Coins Team Now!

Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience.

Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast-growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement.

A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compliance Officer (Singapore & Global AML Compliance)