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BIT (formerly Matrixport) is a global digital asset financial services and infrastructure group headquartered in Singapore. The company manages over US$7 billion in assets and facilitates more than US$7 billion in monthly trading volume, offering custody, trading, asset and wealth management, liquidity and financing solutions, and tokenised real-world assets (RWA) to institutional and professional investors globally. BIT maintains a licensed and regulated footprint across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Bhutan.
The Head of KYC will lead and oversee the Group's KYC function across its global businesses, reporting to the Head of AML. This role is responsible for driving the effective implementation and continuous enhancement of the Group's KYC framework, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The Head of KYC will oversee the Group's onboarding and KYC fulfilment teams based in Singapore and the Group's offshore centre of excellence.
Key responsibilities include: leading and overseeing the Group's KYC function, including client onboarding, periodic reviews, name screening and account maintenance across multiple jurisdictions; supporting the Head of AML in developing and enhancing BIT's KYC framework, policies, and procedures; driving KYC-related compliance initiatives and operational improvements in collaboration with Legal, Operations, Technology, Product, Customer Service and Business teams; overseeing the effective execution of the Group's AML/CFT framework in partnership with the Head of AML and the Monitoring & Investigations team; managing relationships with third-party AML/KYC technology vendors and ensuring effective utilisation of compliance systems; monitoring regulatory developments and supporting regulatory engagements, audits, licensing applications, and internal risk assessments; preparing and presenting KYC metrics, dashboards, and management reporting to senior management; providing guidance and training to internal stakeholders on KYC requirements and onboarding standards; and supporting ad-hoc compliance initiatives and projects including audits, regulatory reviews, and enterprise-wide risk assessments.
Working closely with the Head of AML and Group Chief Compliance Officer, this role will strengthen the Group's client due diligence framework while supporting the business in achieving scalable and efficient onboarding processes. The Head of KYC will act as a trusted advisor on onboarding and KYC matters while supporting the Group's continued growth in the digital asset industry.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Accountancy, Business Administration or a related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in AML/KYC or compliance within a financial institution, fintech or digital asset company
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, KYC standards and regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions
- Proven experience managing KYC onboarding and client due diligence processes at scale, preferably in a global or high-growth environment
- Prior experience in digital assets / cryptocurrency compliance is highly desirable
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese is required
