Ripple Jobs in Singapore

Ripple is expanding its Global AML & Sanctions team and seeks to hire an experienced Sr. Manager AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance in its Singapore office. This role will be focused on building and managing Ripple Singapore’s AML/CFT and Sanctions program and helping to operationalize Ripple Singapore’s crypto business activities.

Reporting to the Vice President, Global Head of AML & Sanctions in the United States and working closely with senior leadership in Singapore, you will develop the AML/CFT and Sanctions program, assist with applying and expanding relevant licenses, prepare regulatory reporting submissions, respond to regulatory queries, and operationalize AML/CFT and Sanctions compliance in Singapore. You will serve as a subject matter expert to the business on complex AML and sanctions regulatory compliance matters.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Maintain AML/CFT and Sanctions compliance program in Singapore, ensuring the implementation of appropriate controls that reflect the business’ inherent risks and regulatory requirements.
• Update risk assessments, and AML/CFT and Sanctions policies and procedures for new products and services, and work with legal personnel and assist in drafting business applications to obtain and/or expand licenses.
• Coordinate with the Global AML & Sanctions team to carry out AML/CFT and Sanctions program operations, including customer onboarding and enhanced due diligence reviews, transaction monitoring and investigations, STR filing as required by local regulation, sanctions screening and reporting, and training of personnel
• Perform periodic compliance testing and monitoring as required by the regional AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance Program, and manage response to external AML/CFT and sanctions reviews and audits.
• Oversee annual QA review and internal audits, coordinate responses to third-party AML/CFT and Sanctions audits and regulatory queries, and lead remediation efforts of any resulting findings and/or corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports to the Global Head of AML and Sanctions, senior management, and the Board of Directors to communicate all relevant compliance issues and escalate any important or high risk compliance issues.
• Build relationships with relevant internal teams (product, business development, account management) to ensure that AML and sanctions compliance queries are responded to in a timely manner and that such teams operate in accordance with the latest financial crimes compliance standards.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 8+ years of AML and sanctions experience at a brokerage, banking, trading, financial technology or financial services institution
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Experience with cryptocurrency AML/CFT and Sanctions program management.
• Strong operational knowledge in running a sound compliance program by coordinating with the Global AML and Sanctions team.
• Proven ability to understand complex AML/CFT and Sanctions risk and operational issues and develop practical and risk-based solutions.
• Ability to provide practical, strategic and business-oriented advice.
• Ability to effectively present on AML/CFT and Sanctions topics to internal and external parties.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; at ease communicating and presenting to senior management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with technology and/or financial services companies.
• Must be CAMS certified.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The chance to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact
• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical and vision with 100% employer contributions for employees and dependents
• Industry-leading parental leave policies
• Generous wellness reimbursement program
• Weekly company-wide meeting - ask anything you may want to know