Compliance Officer

About BIT:

BIT (formerly Matrixport) is a global digital asset financial services and infrastructure group. Headquartered in Singapore and founded in 2019, BIT bridges traditional finance and digital assets through governance-driven financial services and technology.

The firm manages over US$7 billion in assets and facilitates more than US$7 billion in monthly trading volume. BIT offers services including custody, trading, asset and wealth management, liquidity and financing solutions, and tokenised real-world assets (RWA), serving institutional and professional investors globally.

BIT Group entities maintain a licensed and regulated footprint across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Bhutan.

For more information, visit www.bit.com

Why Join Us:

At BIT, 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 Compliance Officer / Counterparty Due Diligence Officer is a key contributor to the establishment and maintenance of counterparty account relationships across the organization. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to complete counterparty onboarding requests and/or scheduled reviews of existing counterparty relationships, ensuring ongoing compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements across multiple business lines. You will further assist the client onboarding team as necessary such as during peak volumes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional with onboarding or correspondent banking experience to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency / blockchain industry. The candidate will be based in Malaysia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert and primary liaison for counterparty account openings, periodic reviews/trigger event reviews across all business lines
• Lead pre and ongoing counterparty due diligence; Verify KYC/CDD documents, assess AML/CFT questionnaire completeness, conduct risk assessments, and provide clear recommendations to senior management for approval
• Prepare comprehensive KYC/CDD files and respond promptly to counterparties’ AML/CFT questionnaires to facilitate mutual onboarding/periodic reviews
• Provide flexible, ad-hoc support to the KYC client onboarding team such as during peak volumes
• Maintain and update compliance control lists, logs, and documentation
• Track and manage counterparty portfolios, including demographics and schedules for periodic reviews.
• Ensure the reviews meet internal quality standards, SLAs and audit expectations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process gaps, control risks, and implement process improvement initiatives
• Act as an ambassador of BIT, ensuring professionalism, regulatory compliance, and excellent client experience
• Support ad-hoc compliance projects and initiatives as required

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) preferred
• Minimum 3-5+ years of KYC/AML experience in correspondent banking onboarding or client onboarding, periodic reviews or trigger event reviews for both individuals and institutional clients
• In-depth knowledge of KYC/CDD processes, AML controls and regulatory frameworks
• Experience or strong interest in virtual assets and the blockchain industry is a plus
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly self-driven, accountable, and capable of meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality

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