Compliance Officer

Tetra Consultants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Singapore is seeking a Managing Consultant to assist in their Major Payment Institution License application. This full-time role requires at least 5 years of experience as a Compliance Officer within the payments/acquiring business, with a thorough understanding of AML/CFT legislation in Singapore. Ideal candidates should be fluent in English and possess strong communication skills. The role encompasses developing policies, overseeing compliance, and liaising with regulators in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of working experience as a Compliance Officer in payments/acquiring business.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Tech-savvy and prior exposure to agile working.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Major Payment Institution License application.
• Establish AML/CFT and sanction framework.
• Develop internal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with regulators.
• Receive and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) when necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of AML/CFT legislations in Singapore

Fluency in English

Tech-savvy

Agile working experience

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

Job description

Managing Consultant at Tetra Consultants

Job Summary

FinTech company is a payment institution that specializes in payment acquiring and cross‑border money transfer. FinTech company is applying for a Major Payment Institution License with MAS.

FinTech company is recruiting a Compliance Officer with relevant background and knowledge of the payments industry specifics in the APAC region. The ideal candidate should have great communication skills and be fluent in English.

• Knowledge of AML/CFT legislations in Singapore.
• Experience in developing AML/CFT, sanction, and fraud policies in line with MAS regulations and guidelines.
• Candidates must have prior experience in the financial industry and best if had experience in applying for a Singapore Payment Institution License.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of working experience as a Compliance Officer in payments/acquiring business.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Tech‑savvy and prior exposure to agile working.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced start‑up environment.
• CAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist) are preferred.

Duties

• Assist in Major Payment Institution License application.
• Establish AML/CFT and Sanction framework.
• Develop internal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with regulators and ensure FinTech company is compliant.
• Receive and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) when necessary.
• Advise the management team on AML/CFT risks and regulations.
• Regulatory reporting.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

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