Senior Compliance & Risk Executive | Kuala Lumpur, My

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About usFirst Digital is a digital asset focused trust, custody, financial technology company at the vanguard of the emerging digitalization of assets, where the full value for your worldly assets can finally unite like other digital data. Our best-in-class custodian and near-banking layer enables previously unattainable options for payments, asset management and access to products that can help enhance financial inclusion.Our infrastructure - including FDUSD, Asia's 1st home grown blockchain-based USD stable-coin - Developed to help economies, institutions and developers gain access to technology breakthroughs and capitalize on the digital evolution of finance, trust, and technology.Role Purpose:The Senior Compliance & Risk Executive will play a pivotal role in integrating compliance and risk management functions, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to regulatory frameworks. This position merges operational leadership and hands-on compliance expertise to enhance the compliance infrastructure while mitigating risk across all business activities.Key Responsibilities:Operational Leadership:Oversee and guide daily operations of compliance functions, ensuring alignment with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Implement and refine compliance policies, monitoring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and regulatory standards.
Supervise and mentor Compliance & Risk Executives and Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.Compliance & Risk Oversight:
Conduct Quality Control (QC) and assurance on compliance processes, ensuring adherence to AML/CTF regulations.
Lead compliance reviews, identify areas of non-compliance, and develop remediation strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Collaborate with IT and operations teams to implement and optimize compliance-related systems and tools.Training & Development:
Design and deliver compliance training sessions to team members, Customer Service (CS), and Business Development (BD) teams.
Ensure the team remains updated on evolving compliance typologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
Identify skill gaps within the team and create targeted development plans.Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across business activities and operations.
Support the development of a robust risk management framework, enhancing the company's overall risk posture.
Prepare detailed risk assessment reports, presenting key insights and recommendations to senior leadership.Reporting & Performance Monitoring:
Monitor team performance against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and prepare periodic reports highlighting operational metrics.
Escalate significant compliance and risk concerns to the management team and recommend action plans for resolution.
Provide data-driven insights to refine processes and enhance team efficiency.Cross-functional Collaboration:
Serve as the primary liaison between Compliance, CS, and BD teams, ensuring cohesive communication and support.
Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to align compliance operations with organizational objectives.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) preferred.
8+ years of experience in compliance, AML, transaction monitoring, or risk management, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role preferred.
In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Proven ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering clear and impactful training sessions.
Experience with compliance management systems and data analysis tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. First Digital Trust reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
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