Compliance Officer & MLRO, Singapore

Compliance Officer & MLRO, Singapore BUILDING THE FUTURE OF CRYPTO Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world. Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture https://www.kraken.com/culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken. As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken, crypto education https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education, and world-class client support https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken through our products like Kraken Pro https://pro.kraken.com/, Desktop https://www.kraken.com/desktop, Wallet https://www.kraken.com/wallet, and Kraken Futures https://www.kraken.com/features/futures. Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto! PROOF OF WORK THE TEAM We are seeking an experienced Singapore-based Compliance Officer & MLRO to build and lead the local compliance programme for Kraken’s Singapore expansion and to support our licence application with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), including pre-/post-licensing readiness. This is a hands-on leadership position, with end-to-end responsibility for designing, implementing, and operating an effective compliance and financial crime framework aligned to MAS expectations and Kraken Group standards. THE OPPORTUNITY Compliance Oversight & Regulatory Engagement - Act as the designated Compliance Officer for the Singapore entity; - Establish, maintain, and oversee the local compliance and AML/CFT framework in line with the MAS regulatory requirements; - Oversee regulatory filings, notifications, and reporting to MAS; - Serve as the point of contact for all regulatory examinations and audits; - Establish and maintain the local compliance governance framework, including policies and standards, risk assessments, compliance monitoring programmes, issue management, and escalation protocols; - Provide regulatory and compliance advisory support, including formal review and approval, for Singapore go-to-market initiatives, product developments, and control framework design decisions. AML/CFT & MLRO Responsibilities - Act as the appointed MLRO for the Singapore business; - Oversee the design and implementation of the AML/CFT framework, including: - Customer due diligence (CDD / EDD) - Sanctions screening - Transaction monitoring - Suspicious transaction reporting (STRs) - Review and approve suspicious activity reports prior to submission to STRO; - Ensure compliance with MAS AML/CFT Notices and related Guidelines; - Conduct regular AML/CFT risk assessments and oversee remediation of identified issues; - Provide AML/CFT training and awareness across relevant functions. Product & Business Advisory - Provide compliance advisory and formal review/sign-off for: - Go-to-market strategies in Singapore - New product launches and product changes - Marketing communications and promotions - Cross-border service provision - Assess regulatory implications of new initiatives and ensure licensing perimeter alignment. - Advise ... (truncated, view full listing at source)