Chief Compliance & MLRO - MAS Regulator Liaison

Dlocal LLP; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 240.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

dLocal in Singapore is seeking a Head of Compliance & MLRO to own the regulatory compliance and financial-crime control environment for the Singapore entity. You will set the strategy, represent the entity to the MAS and Board, and lead cross‑functional teams to ensure compliant growth.

You will direct AML/CFT/CPF programme activities, manage licensing obligations, and hold ultimate accountability for regulatory and control standards while escalating issues to the Board when needed.

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive compliance leadership in payments, banking or fintech.
• Experience owning a compliance programme and financial-crime controls end-to-end.
• Deep knowledge of the Payment Services Act and MAS Notices.
• Prior appointment as Compliance Officer/MLRO with MAS engagement.
• Strong gravitas and ability to influence C-suite and Board.

Responsabilidades

• Own the Singapore compliance strategy and risk-based framework aligned to licence conditions, risk profile and growth plans.
• Interpret the Payment Services Act and MAS guidelines; convert them into policy, controls and accountabilities and enforce them.
• Direct regulatory obligations inventory, licence-perimeter register and change programme; approve plans and readiness.
• Hold final authority on new products and material changes; stop launches when conditions are unmet.
• Lead AML/CFT/CPF programme activities including risk assessment, CDD/EDD, monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Serve as Singapore MLRO and make final STR filing decisions with escalation and case-record standards.
• Oversee Group-supported AML operations with service levels and high-risk decisions.
• Set risk appetite for merchant onboarding and sanctions exposure.
• Set annual compliance monitoring and testing plan; oversee independent remediation validation.
• Own MAS relationship including examinations, information requests and notifications.
• Lead breach/escalation processes with Legal; determine MAS notification needs.
• Report to Board on risk profile, changes, breaches, STR trends and remediation.
• Set Singapore policy framework and promote a strong compliance culture.

Descripción del empleo

dLocal in Singapore is seeking a Head of Compliance & MLRO to own the regulatory compliance and financial-crime control environment for the Singapore entity. You will set the strategy, represent the entity to the MAS and Board, and lead cross‑functional teams to ensure compliant growth.

You will direct AML/CFT/CPF programme activities, manage licensing obligations, and hold ultimate accountability for regulatory and control standards while escalating issues to the Board when needed.