Regulatory Compliance Manager - Capital Markets

About the role

In this role, you will lead compliance initiatives and support regulatory obligations for Coinbase in Singapore. You will manage projects related to the CMS license application, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to MAS requirements.

You will also be responsible for drafting compliance policies, preparing regulatory submissions, and enhancing Coinbase's compliance framework. Success in this position is defined by your ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and effectively communicate with senior stakeholders.

The listed salary is $148,000 annually, which is competitive for this level of expertise in regulatory compliance.

Who this role suits

• A seasoned compliance professional with over 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance and financial crime compliance.
• Someone who has direct experience with regulatory license applications and major regulatory change programs in Singapore.
• An individual with strong program management skills who can manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively.
• A detail-oriented communicator who can synthesize complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable recommendations.

From the employer

What You'll Do

• Drive end-to-end project management for the CMS license application workstream, maintaining action logs, tracking dependencies, escalating blockers, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Own preparation of regulatory submissions, governance materials, and supporting documentation for the CMS application, including coordinating responses to MAS follow-up queries.
• Draft, update, and maintain Singapore-specific compliance policies, procedures, controls descriptions, and governance documentation aligned with MAS requirements and SFA obligations.
• Strengthen Coinbase Singapore's AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory compliance framework in line with applicable MAS rules, notices, and guidelines.
• Prepare written materials for senior management, the Board, auditors, and regulators, including governance decks, risk assessments, gap analyses, and regulatory briefing papers.
• Track regulatory commitments, licensing conditions, and remediation actions from internal reviews, audits, or regulatory feedback, ensuring corrective actions are completed on time.
• Support regulatory inspections and information requests by organizing documentation, validating evidence, and preparing accurate, concise responses.
• Lead compliance training and awareness initiatives, maintaining training materials and delivering risk-based training to relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and financial crime compliance at a MAS SFA-regulated Singapore entity.
• Direct experience supporting regulatory license applications, major regulatory change programs, or supervisory engagements in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of the MAS Securities and Futures Act and corresponding rules, regulations, notices, and circulars.
• Experience drafting compliance policies, procedures, regulatory submissions, governance papers, and formal compliance documentation.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and competing deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex regulatory issues into clear written analysis and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Track record of effective cross-functional collaboration across Compliance, Legal, Product, Operations, and Risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in law, finance, business, or a related field.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice

The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $200,900—$200,900 SGD.

• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
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