Head of Compliance

Location: Singapore

As we continue to expand our operations, we're looking for a compliance leader who can thrive in our fast-paced, innovative environment and help us navigate the evolving regulatory landscape of digital markets.

About us

At Auros, we’re dedicated to empowering the digital asset ecosystem through unparalleled liquidity and market-making services. We’re one of the largest participants in the market, trading across 10+ global locations and having connectivity to over 50 venues.

What sets us apart, though, is our culture. We believe in hiring smart people and empowering them to do their best work. Our relentless focus on delivery drives us to continuously push boundaries and achieve exceptional results, all while offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth in the dynamic realm of digital assets.

The Opportunity

As our Head of Compliance, you'll be instrumental in shaping our compliance strategy and ensuring we stay ahead of regulatory developments in the rapidly evolving digital asset space. You'll work closely with our leadership team to build and maintain a robust compliance framework that supports our innovative trading and commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cutting-edge compliance framework tailored to the unique challenges of the digital asset industry.
• Provide strategic guidance on compliance matters to our extended leadership team, with a specific focus on supporting our licensing and regulatory compliance efforts in both Singapore and the BVI.
• Stay abreast of global crypto regulations and assess their impact on our business operations.
• Create and implement AML/CTF, and consumer protection policies and stay on top of local developments in this space.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Implement innovative compliance monitoring and reporting solutions.
• Foster a culture of compliance that aligns with our dynamic company ethos.
• Explain the rationale for decisions and guidance and in doing so grow our collective understanding of compliance issues. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in compliance leadership roles within the fintech industry (digital asset experience will be highly regarded).
• Strong understanding of Singapore's regulatory environment, particularly MAS regulations.
• Solid understanding of fintech regulations and an interest in applying this experience to the digital asset ecosystem.
• Proven track record in building compliance frameworks for innovative financial organisations.
• Exceptional self-motivation, meticulous organisational skills, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation and explain complex compliance concepts in simple terms.
• Adaptability and a forward-thinking mindset to keep pace with the rapidly changing digital asset landscape.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage well in the ‘grey’.
• The versatility to navigate high-level strategy while also diving into hands-on execution with enthusiasm and efficiency.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the compliance function of a leading crypto trading firm.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Regular team-building events and a vibrant company culture.
• Continuous learning opportunities in the exciting world of crypto and blockchain.

Join Auros and help us set new standards for compliance in the digital asset industry.