Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel

Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel

Responsibilities: 1. Licensing & Regulatory Compliance Lead and support the company's applications for financial licenses (e.g., MSB, MPI, EMI, VASP) across different jurisdictions (including Hong Kong, Singapore, U.S., etc.); Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes affecting crypto, payments, and fintech; Serve as the main liaison with local regulators and financial institutions. 2. Compliance Program Development Design and maintain the company’s compliance framework, including AML/CFT policies and risk management programs; Oversee the execution of compliance operations including KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening; Collaborate with operations and product teams to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into workflows. 3. Legal Affairs Review and draft contracts, terms of service, privacy policies, and other legal documents; Advise on legal risks related to product design, business models, partnerships, and cross-border operations; Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed in different jurisdictions. 4. Banking Relationship Support Support the setup and ongoing compliance of card issuing programs (with BIN sponsors or issuers) in Hong Kong, Singapore, and globally; Assist in establishing and maintaining corporate bank accounts, payment processor relationships, and card scheme participation. 5. Data Protection & Privacy Ensure user data handling procedures comply with global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPA, local privacy laws); Work with technical teams to establish data governance frameworks and access controls. 6. Internal Training & Auditing Conduct internal training sessions on compliance, AML, and regulatory updates; Lead periodic compliance audits and prepare for external reviews or regulatory inspections. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Finance, Compliance, or related fields; 1+ years of experience in a compliance/legal role in fintech, crypto, banking, or payments industry; Familiar with licensing requirements and AML/CTF compliance for digital asset services; Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and policies; Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese); experience in international environments is a plus; Familiarity with regulations in Hong Kong (SFC, HKMA), Singapore (MAS), U.S. (FinCEN, SEC) preferred. About Us: We are a fast-growing digital asset payment company dedicated to building secure, stable, and user-friendly crypto payment infrastructure. We serve cross-border e-commerce, Web3 projects, and online platforms by bridging traditional finance and digital currency. We Offer: Competitive compensation + crypto-based incentives; Flexible work model, including remote options; Opportunities to shape the core compliance structure and participate in global expansion; Work with an international team at the forefront of crypto and fintech innovation.