Compliance Lead – Payments Firm

BEATHCHAPMAN (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing payments firm in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Lead to oversee licensing and AML matters. You will play a crucial role in their growth across APAC, working with MAS and implementing compliance frameworks. Ideal candidates should have at least 8 years of compliance experience, particularly in payments. This position offers a significant career challenge in 2025.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of Compliance experience, ideally with MAS and AML.
• Prior Compliance experience in a Payments Firm.
• Able to work independently and manage regional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with MAS on all licensing related matters.
• Onboarding and KYC of new customers.
• Implement and enhance AML/CFT/Sanctions frameworks.
• Monitor high-risk transactions and mitigate risks.
• Carry out investigations for alerts or red flags.

Skills

Compliance experience

KYC procedures

Risk management

Independent working

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The Role

My client is a growing payments firm and we are looking for a Singapore Compliance Lead to join the team in Singapore. You will be overseeing the Licensing and AML related matters, and be part of their growth strategy as the scale across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Work with MAS on all licensing related matters
• Onboarding and KYC of new customers.
• Implement and enhance the AML / CFT / Sanctions and all Anti-Bribery related frameworks.
• Monitor any high-risk transactions and mitigate any Risks in the business
• Carry out investigation work should there be any alerts, red flags etc

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in a related field
• At least 8 years of Compliance experience – ideally with experience across MAS and AML
• Prior Compliance experience in a Payments Firm
• Able to work independently
• Ability to manage and work with regional stakeholders

Take charge of this opportunity to welcome a new career challenge in 2025

EA Personnel No R1985201
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
Licence No 16S8112