Head of Compliance (Licensing/ FX brokerage)
Hyphen Connect Limited is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead its global compliance framework and manage the full licensing lifecycle within the financial services sector. This role involves acting as the primary liaison with international regulators and ensuring adherence to various regulatory regimes.
The Head of Compliance will be responsible for establishing and enhancing risk-based AML/KYC policies, monitoring suspicious transactions, and performing MLRO functions to ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, the role includes reviewing trading instruments and marketing materials to mitigate risks associated with copy trading, automated strategies, and misleading claims. Collaboration with the Risk and Trading teams to monitor for abnormal trading behaviors, such as arbitrage or latency abuse, is also a key aspect of the position. Developing internal standard operating procedures, supporting external audits, and ensuring global compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and PDPA are essential duties.
Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline, along with 3 to 10 years of hands-on experience in compliance within a trading platform, brokerage, or fintech environment. Strong familiarity with at least one major regulatory regime, such as ASIC, FCA, CySEC, or MAS, is required. Professional compliance certifications, such as ICA or CAMS, are highly preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to balance regulatory adherence with business growth, possessing strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Hyphen Connect Limited offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including benefits and perks aligned with the seniority of the role. Specific details will be discussed during the interview process.
Joining Hyphen Connect Limited provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services company. The company fosters a collaborative culture with significant growth opportunities for its employees.