Compliance Officer - Counterparty Due Diligence Officer

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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