Compliance Officer - Counterparty Due Diligence Officer
Compliance / Regulatory
Singapore
About BIT:
BIT (formerly Matrixport) is a global digital asset financial services and infrastructure group. Headquartered in Singapore and founded in 2019, BIT bridges traditional finance and digital assets through governance-driven financial services and technology.
The firm manages over US$7 billion in assets and facilitates more than US$7 billion in monthly trading volume. BIT offers services including custody, trading, asset and wealth management, liquidity and financing solutions, and tokenised real-world assets (RWA), serving institutional and professional investors globally.
BIT Group entities maintain a licensed and regulated footprint across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Bhutan.
For more information, visit www.bit.com
Why Join Us:
At BIT, we tackle complex problems as a team. We encourage openness and promote transparency, respect, and inclusivity. Every team member is valued and has a voice that can be heard. We are always in search of intellectually curious and entrepreneurial individuals who are keen on making an impact in the crypto ecosystem and in building a better product for the next one billion users.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as the subject matter expert and primary liaison for counterparty account openings, periodic reviews/trigger event reviews across all business lines
- Lead pre and ongoing counterparty due diligence; Verify KYC/CDD documents, assess AML/CFT questionnaire completeness, conduct risk assessments, and provide clear recommendations to senior management for approval
- Prepare comprehensive KYC/CDD files and respond promptly to counterparties' AML/CFT questionnaires to facilitate mutual onboarding/periodic reviews
- Provide flexible, ad-hoc support to the KYC client onboarding team such as during peak volumes
- Maintain and update compliance control lists, logs, and documentation
- Track and manage counterparty portfolios, including demographics and schedules for periodic reviews.
- Ensure the reviews meet internal quality standards, SLAs and audit expectations
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process gaps, control risks, and implement process improvement initiatives
- Act as an ambassador of BIT, ensuring professionalism, regulatory compliance, and excellent client experience
- Support ad-hoc compliance projects and initiatives as required
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) preferred;
- Minimum 3-5+ years of KYC/AML experience in correspondent banking onboarding or client onboarding, periodic reviews or trigger event reviews for both individuals and institutional clients;
- In-depth knowledge of KYC/CDD processes, AML controls and regulatory frameworks;
- Experience or strong interest in virtual assets and the blockchain industry is a plus;
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Highly self-driven, accountable, and capable of meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
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