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Director - Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (Global Exchange)

Director - Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (Global Exchange)

MediumGeorge Town, Penang, Malaysia
15 hours ago
Job description

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead our compliance and regulatory efforts, with a focus on virtual asset service provider (VASP) operations regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). This role offers the opportunity to shape and oversee a robust compliance program, guide strategic regulatory initiatives, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-evolving digital asset environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead licensing applications, regulatory reporting, and engagements with CIMA and other regulatory bodies;
  • Monitor regulatory developments, enforce compliance with statutory requirements, and advise senior management on necessary actions;
  • Ensure that any updates to the legislative and regulatory framework is communicated to all stakeholders and training provided thereto if required;
  • Oversee policies, procedures, and controls to ensure alignment with CIMA regulations and best practices for VASP;
  • Manage risk frameworks, conflicts of interest policies, insider trading prevention, and market abuse mitigation strategies;
  • Continually and actively develop technical knowledge in relation to the regulatory framework governing the company and its activities;
  • Prepare updates to Senior Management and the Board of Directors regarding the overall state of the compliance program;
  • Assist with the periodic review of policies and training ensuring they are compliant with the applicable regulatory regime in Cayman;
  • Work with management and staff to ensure that the business implements and maintains suitable systems and controls to meet the regulatory requirements;
  • Manage external independent reviews and examinations and lead action plans to address findings and recommendations identified internally, by independent reviews or examinations;
  • Manage asset vetting and token listing processes;
  • Review and further investigate EDD, market abuse, adverse media, PEP and sanction-related escalations;
  • Ensure proper and timely handling and filing of suspicious activity reports;
  • Implement pricing policies and procedures to prevent unfair trading practices and market abuse;
  • Oversee complaints and marketing materials for regulatory alignment;
  • Establish a risk management framework that identifies, assesses, mitigates, and monitors all internal and external risks that may materially impact the business and operations.
  • Adopt a conflicts of interest policy to prevent, identify, manage, and disclose conflicts of interest; and
  • Adopt policies and procedures to counter-insider trading and to ensure that the entity is acting in the best interests of its clients.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant compliance or regulatory experience in financial services (investment firm, bank, payment service provider, or e‑money business), with significant exposure to digital assets;
  • Strong knowledge of Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) regulations and VASP licensing requirements;
  • In‑depth understanding of digital asset governance, custody, onboarding, and market risk issues;
  • Experience interpreting regulatory guidance and translating it into actionable business requirements.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities;
  • $160,000 - $210,000 a year

    Life @ Crypto.com

    Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

    Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

    Growth from within. We help to develop new skill‑sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

    Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

    One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.

    Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi‑work hour and hybrid or remote set‑up.

    Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.

    Work Perks : crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

    Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?

    Benefits

    Competitive salary

    Attractive annual leave entitlement including : birthday, work anniversary

    Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

    Work Perks : crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

    Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

    About Crypto.com

    Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple : Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

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    Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

    Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.

    Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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