Risk and Compliance Officer
SCB 10X
June 04, 2025
Job Summary:
The Risk and Compliance Officer supports risk management and compliance functions within the Venture Capital (VC) business. This role assists in ensuring that investment activities and operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The position involves conducting risk assessments, supporting due diligence processes, monitoring compliance controls, and assisting with regulatory reporting and training. Working closely with risk and compliance professionals, the role offers exposure to VC-specific regulatory and operational risks.
Job Descriptions:
Compliance:
- Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Know Your Customer (KYC), data privacy, and marketing compliance.
- Conduct Client Due Diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence during onboarding and ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies and investors.
- Assist in preparing compliance reports and regulatory filings for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Participate in compliance training and awareness initiatives for SCB 10X employees.
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk teams across the group to ensure alignment with broader governance frameworks.
- Monitor emerging regulatory changes and industry best practices relevant to VC and fintech sectors.
- Support internal project teams in preparing documents as required by regulatory bodies or internal processes.
- Help maintain compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, and training materials.
Risk Management:
- Assist in identifying and assessing regulatory, operational, strategic, investment, and reputational risks associated with VC investments and activities.
- Conduct risk assessments to determine potential impacts and develop mitigation strategies.
- Assist in preparing and presenting risk reports to management and relevant committees, highlighting key risk exposures and mitigation efforts.
- Support incident management and investigation of risk events, ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
- Help maintain risk documentation, including related policies and risk registers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Law, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience or internship in risk management, compliance, financial services, or venture capital environments is preferred but not mandatory.
- Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services, such as AML/KYC, data privacy, and securities regulations.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify risks and compliance issues.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively in a team and liaising with multiple stakeholders.
- Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- High ethical standards and integrity in handling confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of VC industry-specific risks and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.