AML Compliance Assurance Manager

Role OverviewWe are a fast-growing Web3 fintech company specializing in crypto exchange services, fiat on/off ramps, Over-The-Counter (OTC) trading, and cross-border payments. We are seeking an experienced AML Compliance Assurance Manager to build and oversee our global compliance control framework.In this role, you will hold a critical governance and oversight function. You will draft and maintain group-level Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, serve as the secretary and organizer for the Group AML Committee, and build a robust, tech-driven AML assurance program. Key ResponsibilitiesPolicy & Committee GovernanceDraft and maintain comprehensive, group-level AML/CFT policies, procedures, and institutional risk assessments.Provide assistance and advice to regional entity MLRO in drafting entity-level AML/CFT policies and performing enterprise-wide risk assessment (EWRA).Align internal guidelines with evolving global regulatory frameworks spanning crypto, payments, and fiat-to-crypto gateways.Organize and administer regular meetings of the Group AML Committee, acting as the Secretary to manage agendas, prepare materials, and track action items.Assurance & Testing FrameworkDesign and execute the global AML assurance program, including the overarching assurance plan and testing methodologies.Build automated assurance mechanisms to continuously monitor and test the effectiveness of transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, and sanctions screening systems.Establish manual validation processes to perform deep-dive sample testing and quality assurance on complex investigative cases.Identify control gaps across business lines (Exchange, OTC, Cross-Border Payments, etc.) and track remediation efforts to completion.Audit & Regulatory Inspection SupportAssist in internal and external audits at both the group and entity level.Support local MLROs directly by preparing required documentation, evidence, and data analysis for regulatory examinations and independent compliance audits.Requirements & QualificationsExperience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in AML compliance, regulatory governance, or compliance assurance within financial services or fintech.Preferred Sector Background: Prior experience as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) or as an AML Compliance Consultant within a Big 4 accounting/consulting firm.Domain Knowledge: Understanding of cryptocurrency, stablecoins, decentralized finance, and blockchain financial ecosystems.Technical Skills: Exceptional policy-drafting capabilities. Data analysis skills (e.g., SQL, Python, or data visualization tools) are highly advantageous for building automated testing mechanisms.Core Competencies: Proven organizational and communication skills to drive committee governance and collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams.Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; professional proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin is highly beneficial.