Chief Regulatory Compliance Officer /SVP & Head of Regulatory Compliance

ALPHA LADDER GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Chief Regulatory Compliance Officer to lead the compliance function and ensure adherence to regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of compliance experience, including 8 years in leadership roles within fintech. Responsibilities include managing relationships with regulatory bodies, designing compliance programs, and advising senior management on regulatory impacts. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of Singapore's financial regulations, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of compliance experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of financial regulations in Singapore frameworks.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance function and manage relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Design and implement a robust compliance program tailored to the fintech industry.
• Evaluate strategic, legal, or reputational issues and advise senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or Business Administration

Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, CCEP)

Job description

We are seeking for a highly skilled and professional Chief Regulatory Compliance Officer /SVP & Head of Regulatory Compliance, as part of our strong and compliant talent core in Singapore within our Digital Green Group in shaping the future of financial innovation, financial technology, and sustainable technology in alignment to our business growth in APAC & other regions.

The role is responsible for leading and managing over-all Singapore regulatory compliance function and improvements covering Capital Market Service Licenses (with activities including Securities, CIS, Derivatives and Custodial Services), Recognized Market Operator License and Major Payment Institution (with activities including Digital Payment Token and Cross Border payments) , ensuring the company adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while enabling business agility and innovation.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the Group CEO and senior management while shaping the compliance landscape in a fast-evolving and highly regulated industry and work closely with senior leadership and external regulators to uphold strong governance, regulatory compliance controls.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall compliance function and manage relationships with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), other regulatory bodies, auditors, and market experts to ensure effective communication and compliance adherence.
• Design, develop, implement and maintain a robust compliance program tailored to the fintech industry while delivery and execution best-in-class compliance framework and programme.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on Singapore’s operations, proactively advising senior management.
• Lead compliance risk assessments and establish controls to mitigate compliance risks across products and services.
• Evaluate issues of strategic, legal or reputational importance; provide direction on how these should be addressed or resolved effectively.
• Support senior management team and the group functions, in driving new business initiatives by providing expertise in the MAS regulatory framework.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies in operating practices and processes while upholding a robust control environment.
• Ensuring Platform’s products and services meet regulatory standards and supporting the growth and development of new products and services.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees on regulatory requirements and company policies
• Represent the firm in external audits, inspections, and industry forums as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, CCEP) prefered.
• Minimum of 15 years of compliance experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role within fintech or financial services covering either CMSL or Major Payment Institutions.
• Deep knowledge of financial regulations in Singapore frameworks including the PSA and the Securities and Futures Act (SFA), MAS Notices, and Guidelines; Experience in other markets and jurisdiction is a plus,
• Deep understanding of capital markets and hands-on experience across a broad range of asset classes
• Strong understanding of fintech environment and able to adapt in fast moving atmosphere.
• Excellent leadership skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Subject matter expert, experience dealing with complex issues, forward-looking, solutions-oriented, ability to be hands-on
• Proven track record managing regulator relationships and overseeing enterprise-level compliance programs.