Head Of Compliance (licensing/ Fx Brokerage)

Hyphen Partners

Malaysia
On-site
Global compliance framework management
Licensing lifecycle oversight
Aml/kyc policy establishment
Hyphen Partners is seeking a Head of Compliance for a financial services company in Malaysia, focusing on managing the global compliance framework and licensing lifecycle. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in compliance within trading platforms or fintech environments, with a strong understanding of regulatory regimes

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the global compliance framework and managing the full licensing lifecycle as the primary liaison with international regulators.
  • Candidates must establish risk-based AML/KYC policies and perform MLRO functions to ensure strict regulatory adherence across all operations.
  • The position requires reviewing trading instruments and marketing materials to mitigate risks associated with copy trading and misleading claims.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Hyphen Partners is seeking a Head of Compliance for a financial services company in Malaysia, focusing on managing the global compliance framework and licensing lifecycle. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in compliance within trading platforms or fintech environments, with a strong understanding of regulatory regimes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global compliance framework management
  • Licensing lifecycle oversight
  • AML/KYC policy establishment
  • Regulatory liaison with international bodies
  • Risk-based monitoring of trading activities

Nice-to-have

  • Balancing regulatory adherence with business growth
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Problem-solving in fintech environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or Risk Management
  • 3 to 10 years experience in trading platform or brokerage compliance
  • Familiarity with major regulatory regimes like ASIC, FCA, CySEC, or MAS
  • Professional compliance certifications such as ICA or CAMS preferred

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