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BIT (formerly Matrixport) is a global digital asset financial services and infrastructure group headquartered in Singapore, managing over $7 billion in assets and facilitating $7 billion+ in monthly trading volume. The company bridges traditional finance and digital assets through regulated financial services and technology, with licensed operations across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the UK, the US, and Bhutan.
The Head of KYC will lead and oversee the Group's Know Your Customer function across all global businesses, reporting to the Head of AML. This role drives the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Group's KYC framework, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Key responsibilities include: leading the Group's KYC function across client onboarding, periodic reviews, name screening, and account maintenance across multiple jurisdictions; supporting the Head of AML in developing and enhancing KYC policies and procedures; driving KYC-related compliance initiatives and operational improvements in partnership with Legal, Operations, Technology, Product, and Business teams; overseeing effective execution of the AML/CFT framework with appropriate client due diligence and risk management controls; managing relationships with third-party AML/KYC technology vendors; monitoring regulatory developments and supporting regulatory engagements, audits, and licensing applications; preparing KYC metrics, dashboards, and management reporting for senior leadership; providing guidance and training to internal stakeholders on KYC requirements; and supporting ad-hoc compliance initiatives including audits and enterprise-wide risk assessments.
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Law, Accountancy, Business Administration, or related field, with 8+ years of AML/KYC or compliance experience in financial institutions, fintech, or digital asset companies. Required qualifications include strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and KYC standards across multiple jurisdictions; proven experience managing KYC onboarding and client due diligence at scale in global or high-growth environments; strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills; and fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese. Prior digital assets/cryptocurrency compliance experience is highly desirable.
