Total 4 Director/C-Level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Singapore, Singapore

Control Risks is seeking an Associate Director to play a key role in growing the crisis and security consulting practice across Southeast Asia (SEA). This position will focus on developing deep and profitable client relationships, driving the growth of the crisis and security consulting practice in SEA, and ensuring quality service delivery across our range of consulting engagements, including crisis management, crisis response, business continuity, and security risk management issues.

Building and maintaining successful relationships with existing Control Risks clients will be important for this role and identifying and pursuing new clients and business development opportunities to expand the crisis management, business continuity and security risk management opportunities in the region is crucial.

Role tasks and responsibilities:

• Cultivate, grow and deepen Control Risks’ relationships with security and risk buyers in our Client organisations, being seen as their “go to” person within Control Risks.
• Identify, nurture and help win new business development opportunities.
• Actively lead on business continuity and crisis management projects from first client enquiry to proposal development, task servicing, quality assurance and project closure
• Project manage and, utilising a regional team of consultants and experts, deliver the full range of security consulting and services engagements in Southeast Asia and across Asia broadly, when required.
• Deliver consultancy services to clients by developing innovative solutions to complex risks. You will be responsible for scoping and delivering across a broad range of business risk activities, including crisis management and business continuity workshops, audits, gap analyses and risk assessments
• Provide mentorship to junior staff, maximising use of resources. Ensure continuous skills transfer, coaching and planning is provided.
• Work collaboratively with country management, marketing teams and other practises to develop a consistent, credible and highly visible brand.
• Represent Control Risks as a thought leader through market engagement via channels such as social media, professional organizations and industry events.
• Seek innovative ways to improve services we offer to clients.
• Ensure that practices, polices, strategy and services represent the client best interest.

Essential:

• Experience in a corporate/consulting environment working with multinational companies in Singapore specifically, and across SEA generally
• Strong commercial expertise, analytical (financial management, legal and contractual skills), leadership
• Ability to build relationships with senior-level clients and other consultants globally
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment and demonstrated cross-cultural awareness
• In depth knowledge of commercial/operational conditions across South Asia

Preferred:

• Experience in one or more of the following: business continuity, crisis management, risk assessment following recognized international standards, security planning and framework development
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience managing crises and/or complex problems
• Demonstrable experience in applying risk management methodology such as (ISO 22301, ISO31000, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

Qualifications and specialist skills:

• Educated Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong commercial expertise, analytical (financial management, legal and contractual skills), leadership
• Good client (internal and external) management and consulting skills
• Effective decision making and judgement
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Assertiveness and drive with strong influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills-building trust and rapport
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral (informal and presentation)
• IT literacy – MS office packages, advanced Excel
• Strong management and communication skills (including concise and accurate written skills)
• Project management skills

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Bitstamp is the original cryptocurrency exchange. 

We started small in 2011, with just two laptops and big aspirations. Fast forward to today and we have grown to serve over 5 million clients across the globe, who benefit from our commitment to security, transparency and regulation. Whether it’s through our intuitive web and mobile apps or arsenal of industry-leading APIs, Bitstamp is where crypto enters the world of finance. 

 Our success is a result of the innovative ideas, talented individuals, and passion of our team. Together, we have helped shaped the crypto industry and continue to do so. We are always on the lookout for new talent and crypto-curious thinkers who share our passion for the future of finance. 

 As a Chief Compliance Officer, you will join our Bitstamp Asia team and contribute to our global presence of being one of the most regulated crypto exchanges in the world.

 The benefits of Life at Bitstamp

• Work from home or other location that allows you to be most productive.
• Generous home-office allowances upon joining to help set up your home space.
• Incentives: Financial Rewards, Bitstamp Employee Annual Awards, etc.
• Sports and cultural activities, pet-friendly offices, a full fridge, teambuilding events, Bitstamp parties.

Main responsibilities:

• Designated Compliance Officer for Singapore (subject to regulatory approval by MAS).
• Primary responsibility for all Compliance aspects of Bitstamp’s major payment institution license in Singapore including operationalization and maintenance of all compliance requirements.
• Build and manage the Singapore Compliance team.
• Develop Compliance processes and ensure the implementation and appropriate controls that reflect business and regulatory requirements and risk appetites.
• Ensure that all regional requirements pertaining to Financial Crime are managed effectively, by ensuring that Bitstamp Asia has in place the appropriate controls to prevent, detect, investigate and report suspicious activity in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Primary responsibility for STR reporting to the FIU in Singapore within required timescales. Act as the escalation point on all STR reporting, engagement with the FIU and law enforcement requests affecting the Bitstamp Asia business.
• Work collaboratively with the Compliance teams across US and EU to ensure standardized and consistent approach to Bitstamp Compliance globally and develop solutions to mitigate regulatory risks.
• Report to management and Board-level stakeholders on Compliance KPIs and metrics and all other relevant compliance issues, escalating any important or high-risk issues impacting the business. 
• Responsible for having in place all applicable regulatory policies and procedures impacting Bitstamp Asia, ensuring these are fit for purpose, meeting regulatory requirements and are updated and maintained, and delivering continuous improvement of the Compliance framework for Bitstamp.
• Oversee the development and execution of a Compliance Monitoring Plan for Bitstamp Asia. Coordinate any local regulatory requirements for Internal Audit.
• Oversee the accurate and comprehensive periodic reporting to MAS on all regulatory matters and handle the effective regulatory engagement with MAS on Compliance topics as the business and regulator requires.
• Continuous horizon scanning on all regulatory changes that may impact Bitstamp Asia, ensuring new changes impacting the business are effectively reported to management and the Board. Work collaboratively with the global Legal team to assess their impact and required controls. Support the global legal team on any new license requirements identified for Bitstamp Asia in the region.
• Oversight of examinations and regulatory audits by external auditors, handle management responses and ensure the effective delivery of all identified improvements within agreed timelines.
• Ensure that an effective Compliance training program is in place that meets regulatory requirements for the team in Singapore and the Board of Directors.
• Work collaboratively with compliance operations and customer account operations teams based in Slovenia.
• Act as the Ethics Officer and Whistleblowing Officer for Bitstamp s, handling all reports in line with policies and ensuring appropriate discretion and confidentiality.  
• Be an ambassador for Compliance culture at Bitstamp.

Required qualifications, skills and experience:

•  Around 10 years of relevant experience in the Regulatory Compliance division of regulated financial institution (ideally crypto, banking, payments or e-money) as part of the second line of defense. Previous experience as a Compliance Officer with management responsibility.
• Prior experience within the crypto industry is a strong plus but not required. However, a demonstrable interest in the sector is necessary.
• High level of understanding of all applicable MAS regulatory frameworks impacting the business that is commensurate with the seniority of the role. Knowledge of the Compliance environment and relevant emerging trends in the APAC region. 
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information and distil into readily comprehensible and practical advice relevant to the commercial, strategic and financial context, applying a risk-based approach to development of business solutions and decision-making. Demonstrate a creative and innovative approach by finding different ways to look at problems and design novel solutions. 
• Good leadership skills combined with a willingness to be hands-on as necessary. Ability to lead a function and projects and manage the team. 
• A collaborative business partner, influential, inspires confidence and builds trust in other people. A positive person who instils energy and spirit in their team.
• Autonomous, pro-active and hands-on with the ability to prioritize and manage own work effectively, apply a breadth of technical, business, product and customer domain knowledge, own the outcome, make an impact, and manage a team to deliver the same. 
• Used to working in a diverse, international, fast-moving business and fast evolving regulatory environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent knowledge of English language (written and verbal). 
• Relevant Compliance certifications or recognized professional certifications in Compliance. 

Assurity Trusted Solutions (ATS) is a leading subsidiary of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), responsible for operating the National Authentication Framework (NAF) and National Certification Authority (NCA) in Singapore. Our organization is dedicated to establishing trust in the use of digital services by providing secure and convenient identity management solutions.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join us in the role of Director, IT Assurance. As the Director, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance Singapore's competitiveness as a trusted ICT hub for citizens and businesses.

A brief summary of your job responsibility:

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of the IT Assurance function within ATS.
• Develop and implement IT assurance strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of IT audit professionals to conduct independent assessments of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
• Deliver timely and high-quality IT assurance reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology, compliance, and legal departments, to drive continuous improvement in IT governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements to proactively identify areas for improvement and respond effectively to changes in the IT risk landscape.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management on IT risk and assurance matters.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the IT Assurance team, promoting professional growth and expertise in IT audit and assurance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and industry peers.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or a related field, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of IT governance frameworks and standards, such as COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to IT risk and compliance, particularly in the financial services or government sectors.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing IT assurance strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in managing and conducting IT audits, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive mindset and ability to drive change and innovation.

If you are a seasoned IT Assurance professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, we invite you to join us at Assurity Trusted Solutions.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth and development. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resumes to us.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All applications will be kept strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.

By submitting your application, you agree that your personal data may be collected, used and disclosed by Assurity Trusted Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ATS), GovTech and their service providers and agents in accordance with ATS’s privacy statement which can be found at: https://www.assurity.sg/privacy.html or such other successor site.

• A wholly-owned subsidiary of GovTech.
• We promote a learning culture and encourage you to grow and learn.
• A competency framework is in place to help you grow your career with us.

Team Summary

The Visa Asia Pacific Compliance team manages Visa's Compliance program in the Asia Pacific region. The team provides robust, globally consistent programs and controls framework to manage compliance and regulatory risk and protect Visa’s brand around the world. We drive an ethical culture through empowerment and accountability to do the right thing. We empower the business to achieve Visa’s objectives legally and with integrity.

While this position reports to the Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team, it is of paramount importance for the role holder to maintain a close working relationship with the Asia Pacific Compliance team. This collaboration will ensure that both global and regional standards are strictly adhered to.

What an AML Compliance Director does at Visa:

Visa is looking for an AML Compliance Director to join our team in Singapore. This role covers ownership of AML Compliance across Visa’s Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) with specific focus on Visa Direct.

Visa Direct, is an exciting payment service that Visa provides to clients (issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants and service providers) to facilitate funds transfers around the world using push payment technology, i.e., Original Credit Transaction (OCT).  Visa Direct consumer and business applications include person to person (P2P) money transfer, person to micro-business (P2MB) transfer (e.g., payment for goods and services sold by very small businesses), marketplace payouts to gig economy participants, funds disbursement (e.g., insurance claims), and more. In summary, Visa Direct offers Cross-border solutions that can enable funds delivery across Visa’s card network and numerous domestic Automated Clearing House (ACH) and real-time payment (RTP) networks.

The Director – AML and Sanctions Compliance – Payments, will be a key member of the Global AML and Sanctions team. This charter is inclusive of assisting to develop the relevant AML and Sanctions policy standards, program governance using a risk-based approach, engagement models, communications content and cadence, and strategic guidance to global and regional efforts. The role-holder should be able to engage with credibility and authority with clients and regulators and clearly communicate the platform’s risk and compliance features. Knowledge of global and regional industry and regulatory trends in the areas of AML as well as KYC and risk scoring will be critical as well as experience in building solutions and processes to manage innovative payment services. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently towards agreed strategy, objectives and results and be effective in a dynamic, matrixed environment under demanding timelines.

• Manage Commercial and Money Movement Solutions product specific BSA as well as AML and sanctions risk strategy, standards, procedures, and risk assessments to support the product roadmap, rollout, and service offering

• Partner with cross functional teams to define enhanced controls, tools and compliance monitoring rules for originated programs impacting authorization confidence and issuers’ Visa Direct enablement

• Execute Visa Direct monitoring rules to ensure participants’ compliance with product parameters, their programs, and other best practices

• Interact with senior management in Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and regional business units concerning AML as well as ATF issues and processes

• Stay up to date of regulatory and corporate governance developments affecting payments with the region

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.