Deputy MLRO - Taiwan

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the dedicated AML/CFT compliance officer under Article 7 of the Money Laundering Control Act, coordinating and supervising the company's AML/CFT program.
• Support the MLRO and act as alternate/deputy in their absence.
• Develop and maintain the AML/CFT internal control manual, standard operating procedures, and risk assessment reports.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (KYC), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring.
• Review suspicious transaction alerts (STR) and determine whether to file reports with the Money Laundering Prevention Center, Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (TW FIU).
• File suspicious transaction reports (STRs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct at least 12 hours of AML/CFT training annually and maintain training records.
• Cooperate with FSC examinations and provide necessary documentation and reports.
• Monitor regulatory updates, assess impact on company operations, and propose response recommendations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience as an AML/CFT compliance officer in the financial sector or a VASP; or completion of 24+ hours of AML/CFT courses from an FSC-recognized institution with a passing certificate.
• Familiar with the Money Laundering Control Act, Counter-Terrorism Financing Act, VASP sub-regulations, and FATF guidelines.
• Must meet FSC fit-and-proper criteria and be eligible for regulatory approval/registration.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.
• Experience with on-chain transaction analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic) is a plus.
• International AML certification (e.g., CAMS) is a plus.