Compliance Officer

About Hytech

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services organisations. We deliver end-to-end consulting services and provide robust middle- and back-office solutions that enable our clients to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape. Our client portfolio includes top global trading platforms and leading crypto exchanges.

With more than 2,000 professionals worldwide, Hytech has a strong and growing international presence, with offices across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai, and beyond.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to oversee the regulatory compliance framework of a MAS-regulated capital markets services business focused on OTC derivatives and leveraged foreign exchange trading. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with MAS regulations, managing regulatory engagement, and supporting a strong culture of governance, risk management, and compliance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Securities and Futures Act (SFA), MAS Notices and Guidelines, AML/CFT regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute the compliance monitoring programme, including reviews relating to onboarding, marketing materials, trading conduct, disclosures, and conflicts management.
• Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure alignment with MAS expectations and industry standards.
• Act as the primary liaison with MAS on compliance matters, including regulatory filings, inspections, audits, and regulatory queries.
• Oversee AML/CFT compliance matters, including sanctions screening, suspicious transaction reporting, enhanced due diligence, and staff training.
• Work closely with management, Risk, and Operations teams to strengthen internal controls and provide regulatory advisory support.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience within capital markets, OTC derivatives, leveraged FX, brokerage, or MAS-regulated financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of the Securities and Futures Act (SFA), MAS Notices and Guidelines, AML/CFT regulations, and CMS licensing obligations.
• Experience managing MAS inspections, regulatory correspondence, and compliance-related engagement with regulators.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate independently in a regulated environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead compliance matters within a MAS-regulated capital markets services business.
• Exposure to complex regulatory and governance matters relating to OTC derivatives and leveraged FX trading.
• Professional and collaborative working environment with strong exposure to senior management and regulatory engagement.