The Role
Lead regulatory strategy, licensing and relations with Vietnamese authorities. Design and maintain end-to-end compliance (AML/KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring), approve control points, oversee compliance operations, manage regulatory reporting, escalate risks to the board, and build a compliance culture including training.
Summary Generated by Built In
ACG_3714_JOB
Our client, a leading company in financial services sector in Vietnam, is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.
Regulatory Strategy and Licensing
- Lead the preparation and submission of all compliance-related components required to obtain licences under the applicable regulatory framework in Vietnam.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the relevant regulatory authorities.
- Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into internal policies, system specifications, and operational controls.
- Support regulatory inspections, licensing assessments, and pre-launch audits, where applicable.
Compliance Framework Ownership
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance the end-to-end compliance framework, including anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, customer identification and due diligence, enhanced due diligence, customer risk classification, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting.
- Establish and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks in alignment with local regulations and international best practices.
Control Design and System Governance
- Define and approve compliance control points across all key operational processes of the exchange.
- Work closely with the Product and Technology teams to ensure that compliance requirements are incorporated into system design and architecture.
- Review and approve rule logic, thresholds, and escalation criteria for anti-money laundering and customer identification systems.
Oversight of Compliance Operations
- Oversee the execution of customer identification and anti-money laundering activities by operational teams.
- Ensure that all activities comply with approved policies.
- Maintain consistency in decision-making.
- Ensure the timely escalation of high-risk cases.
- Review and approve critical or high-risk cases, including account restrictions, account freezes, and suspicious transaction reports.
Regulatory Reporting and External Engagement
- Ensure that all regulatory reports are submitted accurately, completely, and within the required timelines.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities in relation to audits, inspections, and incident reporting.
- Represent the Company in regulatory discussions, consultations, and policy alignment sessions.
Governance, Risk Escalation, and Board Reporting
- Escalate material compliance risks to the Board of Directors and provide clear recommendations for appropriate action.
- Recommend the suspension or restriction of products, accounts, or activities where compliance risks are identified.
- Maintain functional independence from business and operational teams.
Compliance Culture and Training
- Develop and promote a strong compliance culture throughout the Company.
- Design and deliver training programmes to ensure that all teams understand applicable regulatory obligations and internal policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a strong advantage.
- 8-10 years of experience in Compliance or Risk Management, including 3-5 years in a senior leadership position at Head or Deputy Head level within Fintech, Crypto, or Financial Services.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CRCM are highly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of Vietnamese financial legislation and regulations governing digital assets.
- Proven experience working directly with Vietnamese regulatory authorities on licensing matters, audits, and regulatory submissions.
- Practical experience establishing compliance frameworks from the ground up and managing pre-launch compliance arrangements.
- Strong expertise in designing and operating AML and KYC frameworks, transaction monitoring systems, and regulatory reporting processes.
- Demonstrated experience leading and scaling compliance teams within high-growth companies or start-up environments.
- A high level of integrity, together with strong strategic problem-solving capabilities in complex or ambiguous situations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Contact: Thao Phan or Gia Huy
Due to the immense number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Master's degree
- 8-10 years experience in Compliance or Risk Management, including 3-5 years in a senior leadership position at Head or Deputy Head level within Fintech, Crypto, or Financial Services
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CRCM
- In-depth knowledge of Vietnamese financial legislation and regulations governing digital assets
- Proven experience working directly with Vietnamese regulatory authorities on licensing matters, audits, and regulatory submissions
- Practical experience establishing compliance frameworks from the ground up and managing pre-launch compliance arrangements
- Strong expertise in designing and operating AML and KYC frameworks, transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting processes
- Demonstrated experience leading and scaling compliance teams within high-growth companies or start-up environments
- High level of integrity and strong strategic problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
Aloha Consulting Group (ACG) is a consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, technology, marketing, investment, and financial services. Its mission is to make finding rewarding jobs easier and to be a leading firm in Southeast Asia by leveraging human elements and technology.
