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VP, AML (Digital Assets)

International Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior AML leadership role within a growing digital asset platform, offering broad ownership across onboarding, monitoring, investigations and governance. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will strengthen AML/CFT controls, support regulatory expectations, drive risk-based improvements and help scale the financial crime framework across a fast-evolving, cross-border environment.
  • Drive AML strategy in a fast-scaling digital asset platform
  • Own end-to-end AML in a growing digital assets environment

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and well-capitalised digital asset platform with a strong international footprint across key financial hubs. The business provides institutional-grade solutions across trading, custody, liquidity and digital asset infrastructure, serving a global client base.

Operating within a regulated framework across multiple jurisdictions, the firm has built a reputation for combining robust governance with product innovation. With continued expansion across Asia, they are investing in strengthening their financial crime framework to support scalable and sustainable growth.

Job Description

  • Lead the development, implementation and continuous enhancement of the AML/CFT framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Oversee the full AML lifecycle including client onboarding, KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, investigations and suspicious transaction reporting.
  • Drive AML governance initiatives including risk assessments, policy management, control testing and regulatory change implementation.
  • Partner closely with Product, Technology, Operations and Compliance teams to embed effective AML controls into new and existing business activities.
  • Support regulatory engagements including licensing, inspections and audits, and provide regular reporting to senior management on AML risks and key metrics.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in AML/financial crime compliance within digital assets or fintech environments.
  • Proven experience managing or leading AML functions across KYC, monitoring and investigations.
  • Prior experience within digital asset or cryptocurrency platforms is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulatory frameworks, with experience supporting regulatory engagements.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience supporting regional business and regulatory engagement.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to take on a visible and high-impact AML leadership role within a scaling digital asset platform, working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing the firm's financial crime strategy. You will gain broad exposure across multiple jurisdictions while operating in a fast-paced and evolving sector.

The role offers a competitive base salary with discretionary bonus, alongside strong career progression potential as the business continues to grow

Contact
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7002043
Phone number
+65 6416 9879

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9879
Job Reference
JN-042026-7002043

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