Full Time
Malaysia / Singapore
Compliance

Senior Associate, Compliance (KYC)

Corporate Profile

Helicap (https://www.helicap.com/) is a Singapore-based FinTech firm connecting global investors to private debt opportunities in Southeast Asia. The company's goal is to fill a USD400 billion financing gap that banks are unable to serve and deploy capital to 300 million underbanked through 1,000 originators in the region. The company's equity backers include Malaysia's leading independent investment bank, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad ("Kenanga Group"), Japanese financial services firm Credit Saison, Temasek-backed alternative investments firm Tikehau Capital, integrated Asian financial house Phillip Capital, as well as top VC firms East Ventures, Access Ventures, Voveo Capital, and leading Singapore property group Soilbuild Group Holdings.

Over the last 6 years, Helicap has raised more than USD15 million in paid-up capital via its regulated subsidiaries and deployed almost USD400 million worth of capital with their in-house data analytics expertise. By leveraging this advanced data-processing capability, they have indirectly served more than 5 million MSMEs and individuals. Helicap's collaboration with Temasek Trust on Southeast Asia's first Financial Inclusion Report exemplifies the commitment to building a visible, impactful, and integrated ecosystem that prioritise sustainable and ethical practices.

Since its inception, Helicap as a group has built exclusive networks with hundreds of platform partners, who have access to a total of 200 million potential borrowers in the region. For more information,visit www.helicap.com.

Duration

Job Description

We are looking for a Compliance (KYC), Senior Associate to support and assist the Compliance function for the group.

  • Perform KYC checks, AML screenings and documentation for all accredited and institutional investors
  • Monitor KYC queue and provide regular updates to senior management
  • Provide ad-hoc support to Compliance matters, including but not limited to the following: o Draft compliance/risk-related manuals (e.g. Compliance Manuals, Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments)
    • Work with Finance on MAS regulatory filings and reporting
    • Assist with Annual Declarations, Fit and Proper Declarations and other ad-hoc form submissions

Skill Sets and Requirements

  • Education: Degree holder, preferably with a major in accounting or finance
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance with KYC knowledge, preferably in a bank or financial institution
  • Highly organized with attention to detail
  • Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and enjoys a startup culture
  • Open-minded, curious, and willing to learn
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

How to apply

Interested candidates can send their resumes to hiring@heli-cap.com with the subject title “KL_Compliance_(KYC)_Senior_Associate _FirstName_LastName” based on where you are located.