At Swyftx, we’re on a mission to build a more open and accessible financial system, one that empowers the next generation of wealth builders, savers, borrowers, and businesses. With over 1.2 million business and retail clients, we’ve grown into one of APAC’s leading digital asset platforms, and now we’re taking things further by bridging the worlds of crypto and traditional finance. If you’re excited by big challenges, real impact, and a team that does things differently — you’ll fit right in.
Are you a visionary leader in risk and compliance, ready to make a significant impact in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency?
Swyftx is seeking an experienced and proactive Director of Risk & Compliance to champion our commitment to governance, integrity, and regulatory excellence.
This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to drive strategic development, fortify our defenses, and position Swyftx at the forefront of risk management within the crypto and financial sectors.
Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include: As our Director of Risk & Compliance, you'll be instrumental in protecting Swyftx from emerging threats and ensuring our continued adherence to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the Risk and Compliance function, aligning its strategic direction with our ambitious organisational goals and advising senior leadership on critical regulatory matters.
- Program Development: Design, implement, and continuously optimise robust risk management frameworks and comprehensive compliance programs, ensuring compliance with AFSL obligations, AML/CTF regulations, and other relevant laws.
- Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in risk management processes and internal controls, conducting audits, tracking KPIs, and proactively addressing compliance gaps.
- Team Empowerment: Lead, mentor, and develop our talented Risk and Compliance team, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring continuous professional development.
- Regulatory Partnership: Manage relationships other regulatory bodies, ensuring timely and accurate compliance reporting and seamless preparation for audits and inspections.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Legal, IT, Product, and other teams to embed risk and compliance considerations throughout the business, collaborating on mitigation strategies.
- Innovation & Foresight: Stay ahead of the curve on emerging risks and regulatory changes, driving innovation in compliance tools and processes to enhance effectiveness.
To be successful you will have: You'll thrive in this role if you're a forward-thinking leader with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. Your success will be measured by your ability to:
- Implement robust risk frameworks and develop comprehensive compliance programs.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration that ensures regulatory requirements are met without compromising operational efficiency.
- Unwavering commitment to personal security and integrity, alongside AML/CTF certification.
- A solid understanding of cryptocurrency and the evolving digital asset landscape.
- Exceptional people management skills, including leading customer-focused teams, providing effective feedback, motivating individuals, and identifying training needs.
- Demonstrated customer service skills with advanced verbal and written communication, a clear and positive manner across all channels, and the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Proficiency in understanding business processes and technology systems, including cloud-based software.
- A self-motivated, energetic, and customer-focused approach.
- A strategic mindset with a commercial focus and strong time management skills.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure while utilising initiative.
- Confidence in articulating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
Some of our perks and benefits include: - Fully stocked kitchen, breakfast and lunch foods, unlimited fresh fruit and snacks.
- An inhouse barista and weekly catered lunches on a Wednesday.
- Unlimited fee-free trading.
- Career growth, training, mentorship, and development opportunities.
- Social activities, game breaks and end of month awards.
At Swyftx, we're not just building a diverse and dynamic environment; we're celebrating it. We value and embrace the unique experiences, qualities, and characteristics that each member of our team brings, and we're committed to cultivating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.
If you are driven by excellence, a deep commitment to integrity, and an unwavering drive to make an impact then click ‘apply now’.
We have an internal Talent Acquisition function, and therefore are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies.