Vice President of Compliance - Remote Opportunity in APAC

About the Role

We are seeking a Vice President of Compliance to join Galaxy, a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure. This remote opportunity allows you to play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with global laws and regulations in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets. As the Vice President of Compliance, you will be instrumental in shaping our compliance strategies across the APAC region.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret, maintain, and update internal policies and procedures in line with SFC regulations, guidelines, and codes.
• Maintain and enhance the local Compliance Manual and compliance workflows, with support from the Group compliance team.
• Provide compliance guidance and advise on regulatory requirements relating to sales and trading of virtual assets (VA), VA fund distribution, account opening, KYC, suitability, client onboarding, and related matters.
• Support the General Counsel in liaison with regulators and managing licensing matters.
• Assist with local compliance and financial crime compliance, governance, and other matters, with support from the Group compliance team.
• Provide ongoing compliance training and guidance to employees to ensure a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Act as a standard-bearer for a positive compliance culture and work with the business to achieve best-in-class compliance outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (highly preferred), Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines.
• At least 7–10 years of relevant compliance experience in an SFC-licensed brokerage, investment firm, or other financial institution.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong securities regulations, SFC Codes & Guidelines, and a keen interest or experience with virtual asset or crypto-related compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience handling SFC compliance advisory work.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance policies and procedures in a complex, fast-paced environment, especially during periods of regulatory change.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with a drive to grow your career in the virtual assets space.
• Ability to work independently and interact confidently with senior management and regulators.
• High level of integrity and commitment to professional ethics.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AML/KYC requirements and client onboarding for regulated entities.
• Experience in SFC licensing matters and SFC inspections.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Free virtual coaching sessions through Headspace.
• Free daily snacks in-office.
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry.
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues.