AML Governance Lead

About Matrixport:

Founded in 2019, Matrixport is a global hub for cryptocurrency financial services. Valued at more than US$1 billion, the company, through its subsidiaries, holds regulatory licenses across major markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Matrixport operates seven offices worldwide, manages more than US$7 billion in assets under management and custody, processes more than US$7 billion in monthly trading volume, and has paid out more than US$2 billion in interest to date. Its suite of digital asset financial solutions is designed to help clients maximize capital efficiency and achieve sustainable asset growth.

Through its local subsidiaries, Matrixport has received trust or company service provider and money lender licenses in Hong Kong, as well as a FINMA asset management license in Switzerland. The company operates as an appointed representative in the United Kingdom, is registered as a money services business in the United States, and is a member of Switzerland’s FINMA SRO-VFQ. In Singapore, its subsidiary Fly Wing holds a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Matrixport has been named by CB Insights as one of the “50 Most Promising Blockchain Companies,” included in the Hurun “2024 Global Unicorn List,” and recognized as a fintech unicorn in Singapore in 2025.

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Why Join Us:

At Matrixport, we tackle complex problems as a team. We encourage openness and promote transparency, respect, and inclusivity. Every team member is valued and has a voice that can be heard. We are always in search of intellectually curious and entrepreneurial individuals who are keen on making an impact in the crypto ecosystem and in building a better product for the next one billion users.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The AML Governance Lead plays a central role in shaping the structure and discipline of Matrixport’s AML CFT programme. You will coordinate the core governance elements that support the Compliance function and ensure that the programme remains consistent and auditable. The role covers policy management, risk assessment methodology support, documentation oversight, QA coordination, issue management, training governance, and the maintenance of system and data documentation. All governance activities should be executed in a clear and organised manner.

The role ensures that the foundational components of the AML framework remain coherent, scalable, and fit for purpose. You will help establish governance routines, uplift documentation quality, and provide the Compliance leadership team with clear and reliable coordination across the governance pillar. This position contributes to strengthening the overall AML control environment by ensuring consistency, structure, and operational discipline across the programme.

Position Overview:

This role is suited for a team player who is highly organised and able to implement practical and scalable governance processes. You will work closely with the Head of AML, Head of KYC, Head of Monitoring and Investigations (M&I), and other key stakeholders to strengthen governance routines, uplift documentation standards, and support ongoing regulatory and audit readiness.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and update AML CFT policies and procedures to ensure they remain current and aligned with regulatory expectations;
• Support the AML CFT risk assessment methodology and assist with required assessments by coordinating inputs and updating relevant documentation;
• Maintain logs for compliance issues, audit findings, and regulatory observations, and follow up with stakeholders on remediation progress;
• Coordinate QA activities across KYC, and monitoring processes, including sampling, documentation and reporting;
• Prepare and organize materials for internal and external audits, ensuring information is complete and audit ready;
• Develop and maintain AML training materials and track completion of required training across relevant teams;
• Develop and maintain the AML roles and responsibilities matrix, ensuring it reflects process changes and organizational updates;
• Keep AML systems and rule documentation up to date, including changes to rule logic or system behavior;
• Manage AML related vendor activities, including documentation, oversight routines and support for due diligence and performance reviews;
• Support compliance projects and governance uplift initiatives through documentation, coordination, and implementation work.

Skills & qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of AML or compliance experience, preferably with exposure to governance, policy management, QA, audit support, or risk assessment
• Experience in documenting processes, developing policies and coordinating compliance activities
• Ability to coordinate audits, respond to regulatory requests and support remediation work
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and mentor stakeholders
• Self motivated, accountable and able to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Experience or strong interest in virtual assets and the blockchain industry is a plus

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