Senior Manager, Governance & Regulatory Compliance

RAZER (ASIA-PACIFIC) PTE. LTD.; Pasir Panjang; Hybrid; MYR 379,000 - 506,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Governance and Compliance Manager to oversee its compliance framework across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, managing audits, and developing training programs. This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in a compliance-related function, with strong stakeholder management skills and familiarity with MAS, BNM, and BOT regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in a compliance-related function, preferably at a managerial level.
• Strong understanding of MAS PSA regulations.
• Certification in AML/CFT is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in the payment or banking industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance framework in Singapore and support regional governance across Southeast Asia.
• Develop and maintain Fraud, AML, CFT and CPF policies.
• Manage regulatory audits and internal compliance reviews.
• Promote a strong compliance culture across the region.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Quality assurance

Training and awareness

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

This role is a hybrid of governance leadership and regional compliance execution. The candidate is responsible for overseeing the compliance framework in Singapore and supporting regional governance across Southeast Asia, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements from MAS, BNM and BOT and other relevant payments regulations, where necessary. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on regulatory engagement, quality assurance, and stakeholder management.

This role provides strategic oversight, collaborates with key stakeholders, and ensures Fraud, AML, CFT & CPF policies and procedures align with statutory requirements such as MAS, BNM, and BOT.

1. Governance & Policy Oversight

• Develop, implement, and maintain Fraud, AML, CFT and CPF policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Establish governance standards for AML, CFT and CPF risk management and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements from MAS, BNM, BOT, and other relevant authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on Razer Gold’s compliance framework.

2. MLRO & Regulatory Reporting

• Provide governance oversight and guidance to in-country MLROs to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
• Support in-country MLROs in the timely and accurate submission of regulatory reports including Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), risk assessments, and regulator-related disclosures.
• Act as a key liaison with regional regulators and law enforcement agencies on AML/CFT governance matters.
• Oversee AML, CFT and CPF governance reporting to senior management ensuring consistency across jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting, including STRs and prudential reporting.
• Act as key MLRO and Compliance lead with the MAS on its PSA license compliance matters

3. Audit & Investigations

• Manage regulatory audits, internal compliance reviews, and independent assessments related to AML, CFT and CPF across covered jurisdictions
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and oversee the implementation of corrective actions across multiple countries.
• Ensure the effectiveness of AML, CFT and CPF controls through regular testing, assurance processes, and ongoing monitoring.

4. Training & Awareness

• Develop and implement Fraud, AML, CFT and CPF governance training programs for relevant teams across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and other jurisdictions.
• Promote a strong Fraud, AML, CFT and CPF compliance culture and risk-awareness mindset at both regional and country levels.

5. Quality Assurance & Risk Monitoring

• Perform quality assurance reviews and compile findings for internal committees.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Financial Crime Compliance teams to ensure governance requirements are consistently met across different markets.
• Work closely with Business, Risk, and Legal teams to maintain a cohesive governance strategy.
• Engage with regulators, industry bodies, and financial crime networks to stay updated on best practices and regulatory expectations in covered regions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, with at least 8 years of experience in a compliance-related function, preferably at a managerial level.
• • Strong understanding of MAS PSA regulations;
• • Familiarity with BNM and BOT is a plus.
• • Certification in Compliance or Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) is an added advantage.
• • Prior experience in the payment or banking industry in areas such as Fraud, compliance, risk management, legal, audit, or operations.
• • Ability to evaluate and advise on the impact of different courses of action, considering their wider implications on business activities.
• • Skilled in collaborating across multiple business units and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.