Epicareer Might not Working Properly
Learn More

Head of Compliance/ Chief Compliance Officer for APAC

Salary undisclosed

Apply on


Original
Simplified

B2C2 are a major crypto market-maker and OTC liquidity provider, with 500+ clients in 50+ countries.

A true principal at risk firm, the vast majority of OTC desks, FX brokers, aggregators and hedge funds rely on us for liquidity - which we provide, regardless of market conditions.

The focus from the outset has been to bring greater transparency, efficiency and best practice to the market. We were first to introduce a crypto ISDA master agreement; first to launch OTC streaming, executable pricing; and the first European firm to receive a full MiFID regulatory license. Our scalable tech allows us to provide continuous, competitive pricing and trade settlement despite volatile markets. Our clients choose us for our competitive pricing, ability to minimize market impact and global 24/7 client service team thanks to our market-making algorithms.

We pride ourselves on our company culture and ability to attract not only the top talent but the right people. If you are looking for a role in an exciting new industry, at a dynamic company please keep reading.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the APAC CEO and global Compliance team in driving key global and regional compliance priorities supporting business planning and strategy, and evaluating overall risk considerations while working effectively across the different functions as necessary including Legal, Compliance, Trading, Risk, HR, and Marketing to ensure B2C2’s overall goals are met.
  • Take primary responsibility for all matters pertaining to APAC-based regulatory compliance
  • Shape, drive and supervise license application process in appropriate jurisdictions, for example MAS/Singapore.
  • Oversee and operationalize most important regulatory changes in the APAC region, communicating accordingly with B2C2 senior management, Legal and Compliance as well as outside parties and regulators.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with team members including senior management.
  • Work with global Compliance teams in order to deploy compliance and financial crime controls that leverage global policies, systems & processes whilst also meeting Singapore specific regulatory requirements.
  • Represent the firm to / work with external stakeholders such as legal counsel, regulators, exchanges and, where appropriate, customers
  • Be across major regulatory changes in the APAC region, fostering relationships with regulators as per above.
  • Conduct monitoring of compliance processes, investigating potential breaches, and providing appropriate MI.
  • Create a culture of compliance, embedding sound working practices that mitigate risk
  • Champion a program of works to improve/evolve risk reporting to enhance risk maturity enabling better strategic decision making and regulatory compliance.
  • Take primary responsibility for the delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Program and of the Risk Management and Compliance frameworks.

Mandatory Skills:

  • Startup Experience
  • Self starter; will be tasked with being at the masthead of a genuine greenfield site, namely establishing a new franchise to be part of an existing global business
  • Experience of traditional wholesale and/or emerging financial markets such as crypto
  • Detailed knowledge of key regulatory concepts such as SMCR, MAR, MiFID, FATF etc
  • Commercial awareness
  • Familiarity with financial products, sales, trading, algos

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience of smaller, fast growing fin tech business and/or crypto product familiarity
  • Ten to twelve years of experience in compliance and licensing matters in Singapore (+ Hong Kong where relevant)
  • Experience in direct liaison with regulators; specifically, in seeing a license application through from start to finish
  • Understanding of International law requirements is a must
  • Possessing good understanding of and/or interested in crypto

Additional Notes:

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the company and the overall business objectives of the B2C2.