Role Overview
We are currently partnering with a leading global digital asset financial services group to hire a Head of AML.
This role reports directly to the Group Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and will take ownership of the firm's global AML / CFT framework across multiple jurisdictions. This is a high-impact leadership role with close exposure to senior management and cross-functional teams across Compliance, Product, Technology, Operations, and Risk.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously enhance the Group's AML / CFT framework, policies, and controls across global entities.
- Oversee the three AML pillars: KYC, Monitoring & Investigations, and AML Governance.
- Manage KYC operations including onboarding, periodic reviews, name screening, and customer due diligence across jurisdictions.
- Lead transaction monitoring, investigations, blockchain analytics, suspicious transaction reporting, and financial crime risk escalation.
- Drive AML governance, including risk assessments, policy management, regulatory change, and control improvements.
- Support regulatory engagements including licensing applications, inspections, and supervisory reviews.
- Partner with Product, Legal, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to embed AML controls into products and workflows.
- Provide regular reporting to senior management on AML risks, key metrics, and remediation actions.
- Lead, develop, and strengthen the AML team while promoting a strong compliance culture across the organization.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of AML / Financial Crime Compliance experience within financial institutions, fintech, or digital asset companies.
- Proven leadership experience managing large AML / FCC teams.
- Strong understanding of global AML / CFT regulations and financial crime risks within digital assets.
- Experience building and managing AML programmes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Hands-on experience with regulatory engagement, licensing applications, inspections, and supervisory reviews.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership
Preferred Background
- Experience in crypto, digital assets, or fintech environments.
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics and transaction monitoring frameworks.
- Experience working in fast-paced, highly regulated international businesses.
If you are passionate about technology and meet the above requirements, please don't hesitate to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Appreciate your understanding. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.
Dada Consultants Pte Ltd
Website: www.dadaconsultants.com
EA License No.: 18S9037 | EA Registration No.: R22109451
Business Registration Number: 201735941W
