APAC AML/CFT Compliance Lead - Singapore

ADYEN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen Singapore is seeking an experienced AML/CFT Compliance Lead to build and run the regulatory compliance program for Singapore and APAC. You will serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and coordinate with regulators and internal teams.

You will lead local framework development, manage regulatory engagements, oversee Sanctions and reporting, and mentor the AML team as Adyen expands across Asia-Pacific.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory/compliance roles within payments/fintech/financial services.
• 2+ years of leadership experience with mentoring and team development.
• Knowledge of APAC AML/CFT regulatory landscape; familiarity with MAS AML/CFT/CPF Notices and STRO reporting (SONAR).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage regulators and internal stakeholders across jurisdictions.
• Proactive, independent, and able to drive initiatives in a growing FinTech environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and project management from conception to launch.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve local regulatory compliance frameworks, embedding MAS guidance into policies and procedures.
• Lead regulatory engagements and manage relationships with regulators and supervisors in Singapore around financial crime and sanctions risks.
• Represent the AML Compliance function in cross-functional work streams to align regulatory strategies with global objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of Adyen Singapore AML/CFT and Sanctions program, including training programs and regulator inquiries.
• Act as a direct Compliance counterpart to the business, enabling local portfolio growth.
• Report to the local Adyen Management Board on AML/CFT and sanctions programs; prepare external regulatory reporting.
• Determine strategic AML objectives for APAC with regional officers and execute plans of action.
• Collaborate with global AML Compliance teams to support product launches through risk assessments and framework adjustments.
• Develop and refine AML procedures, guidelines, and risk assessments for APAC; mentor team members.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT expertise

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

PS Act knowledge

Communication

Job description

Adyen Singapore is seeking an experienced AML/CFT Compliance Lead to build and run the regulatory compliance program for Singapore and APAC. You will serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and coordinate with regulators and internal teams.

You will lead local framework development, manage regulatory engagements, oversee Sanctions and reporting, and mentor the AML team as Adyen expands across Asia-Pacific.