Director - Policy & Compliance

WireHire; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lending platform seeks an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory affairs in the SEA region, particularly in Indonesia or Singapore. This role involves developing policies, managing regulatory compliance, and influencing key stakeholders to align with the company's advocacy goals. Applicants should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a robust understanding of the regulatory landscape in financial services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Financial Services or Fintech, ideally in Compliance or Risk.
• Strong knowledge of regulations in SEA region.
• Ability to analyze complex data and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy and monitor regulatory compliance.
• Advocate for favorable policies with government stakeholders.
• Manage compliance during business setup and maintain regulatory reporting.

Skills

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

Risk Management

Tools

Technology Software

Job description

Our client is a lending platform that allows MSMEs to meet their cash flow challenges. They provide an easy-managing financial solution for their business through quick settlements and collateral-free loans.

Responsibilities:

• Policy development & monitoring, including researching and analyzing legislation and regulations, and identifying potential impacts on the company.
• Designing the regulatory agenda and identifying opportunities for proactive advocacy with the government to position the company as an industry leader and partner of choice.
• Working closely with organizational leadership to develop strategies and advocacy efforts to shape favorable policies and regulations.
• Managing compliance during the setup phase of the business, including entity setup, licensing, data localization, and audit/certification requirements.
• Managing stakeholders, regulators, and the business, including distilling complex information into understandable segments.
• Keeping regulatory bodies informed about new products, initiatives, and other updates.
• Preparing management reports and information for regulator meetings, internal committees, and the Board.
• Delivering training and updates to product teams and the wider business on regulatory requirements and changes.
• Building scalable and sustainable processes and documentation for the team.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Financial Services, Fintech, or Payments, based in SEA (preferably Indonesia or Singapore), working in Compliance or Risk at a regulated financial institution, fintech, regulator, or similar organization.
• Strong knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and the regulatory environment in major SEA and MEA countries.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, industry representatives, and the public.
• Deep understanding of the political and economic environments, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Knowledge of supervisory processes for banks/non-banks and how regulatory affairs teams operate.
• Proficiency in using technology software to manage work streams.