AVP, Compliance
Company Overview
We are a leading private market exchange platform known as ADDX, situated in Singapore. Our mission is to democratize private market investments, making financial ecosystems accessible, fair, and secure for everyone. We believe that enabling smooth and efficient capital flows, especially in the private market domain, benefits real economies.
Why Choose Us?
- We have established the world's first fully regulated platform for digital securities, sanctioned by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- ADDX is a global player in the private market scene, having listed over 60 deals on our platform, engaging with renowned entities like Hamilton Lane, Partners Group, and more.
- Since our inception in 2017, our full-service capital market platform has secured a total of $140 million in funding support.
- We are supported by prominent companies such as Singapore Exchange (SGX), Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), and others, fostering our growth and success trajectory.
We are currently expanding and searching for talented individuals to join our ranks and drive us forward towards becoming a leader in the private market industry. If you share our vision for fair financial markets, we eagerly await your participation at ADDX.
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Role Summary:
We are in need of an experienced Compliance Senior Manager / Director to fill the role of Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) based in Singapore. As a crucial member of our team, you will support and deputize for the MLRO in overseeing all aspects of AML/CFT compliance within MAS frameworks for a Recognised Market Operator (RMO) and Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL) regulated entity.
This position plays a vital role in ensuring the organization's adherence to MAS regulations and industry norms. You will be responsible for leading AML-related endeavors, acting as the point of contact for high-risk cases, and providing expert insights into suspicious transaction reporting. This role presents an opportunity to shape compliance strategy and enhance enterprise-wide AML risk management for our dynamic fintech platform.
Oversight of AML and Compliance Programme
- Act as the go-to person for all AML issues, involving the review of high-risk customer cases and approval of transaction monitoring (TM) escalations.
- Regularly conduct and update the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) to identify AML/CFT risks.
- Offer specialized knowledge in preparing and submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to regulators.
- Supervise scenario tuning and threshold adjustment for transaction monitoring systems.
Regulatory Guidance & Stakeholder Relations
- Provide compliance advice to business divisions on AML/CFT topics, including analysis of adverse news, sanctions, and name-screening matters.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators and law enforcement bodies.
Supervision & Control
- Review all KYC/CDD, EDD, Transaction Monitoring alerts, and AML/CFT escalations.
- Handle Requests for Information (RFIs) from law enforcement agencies and collaborating financial institutions.
Regulatory Interactions & Audit
- Assist in MAS’ AML audits, inspections, and quality checks.
- Stay abreast of regulatory updates under the SFA and FAA, performing assessments against internal policies.
Compliance Evaluation & Document Review
- Conduct routine compliance assessments covering all regulatory areas such as AML/CFT, CDD/KYC, market conduct, and licensing obligations, as well as transaction monitoring processes.
- Scrutinize documentation across compliance domains to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal policies and regulatory stipulations.
- Identify deficiencies in controls, documentation, and operational procedures and provide suitable corrective recommendations.
- Maintain thorough testing records, produce reports for management, internal audit, and regulatory reviews.
Licensing & Regulatory Projects
- Support compliance-related licensing submissions and renewals by preparing appropriate documentation and liaising with internal stakeholders.
- Aid in creating and reviewing submissions under relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Monitor and observe regulatory responsibilities, ensuring timely updates to internal compliance frameworks and AML structures.
Listing Rules Supervision
- Evaluate listing applications to ensure compliance with ADDX Platform prerequisites, including OTC and Trading rules.
- Investigate non-conformities with ADDX Platform requirements, report violations to senior management, and contribute to implementing disciplinary actions.
- Review submissions for completeness in meeting disclosure requirements under OTC Rules for security token issuances.
- Formulate recommendations for Listing Approvers’ approval after collaborating with internal teams on reviewing listing applications.
Policies, Training & Strategic Projects
- Assist in updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Stay informed about regulatory updates and industry best practices related to AML, CDD, and Capital Markets Services licensing matters.
- Engage in cross-functional ventures related to system enhancements, automation, and process enhancements.

