Compliance Officer (Payments)

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech innovator in Singapore is seeking a Mid-Senior Compliance Officer to drive the company's licensing ambitions and build a robust compliance framework. This role requires at least 5 years of compliance experience, a strong understanding of MAS regulations, and fluency in Mandarin. You will be responsible for liaising with regulators, managing compliance processes, and ensuring effective implementation of AML policies. If you are eager to have a hands-on role in a fast-growing environment, this position could be ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of compliance experience in payments or financial services.
• Familiarity with cross-border payments businesses.
• Strong understanding of Singapore's licensing regime.

Responsibilities

• Involved in application for Singapore MPI license and regulator liaison.
• Build and enhance compliance management regime in Singapore.
• Monitor compliance across operations and conduct regular reviews.
• Liaison with regulators.

Skills

Compliance experience

Understanding of MAS regulations

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Job description

Location: Singapore

Type: On-site

Experience: Mid-Senior

Compliance Officer - Payments Company (Unicorn status)

I am working with a fast-growing Fintech innovator platform focused on supporting businesses and consumers across payment services. The company is well-backed with reputed investors such as Sequoia Capital.

We are hiring for a Mid-Senior Compliance Professional to join the team here in Singapore. This person will be responsible for pushing forward with the company's licensing ambitions and building out the compliance framework.

This role will be ideal for someone with a deep understanding of Singapore's licensing regime and is excited to be hands‑on and see something through from ground up.

Responsibilities

• Be fully involved in application for Singapore Major Payments Institution (MPI) license, including preparation of application materials, regulator liaison and post-approval matters
• Build, maintain and enhance the company's compliance management regime in Singapore, including designing AML and other procedures and policies as required, ensuring effective implementation
• Continuously monitor compliance across business operations, conduct regular compliance reviews, risk assessments and conduct trainings as required
• Serve as the main liaison with regulators

Requirements

• At least 5 years of compliance experience in payments or financial services and familiarity with cross‑border payments businesses
• Strong understanding of MAS regulations and requirements i.e. PSA
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Fluency in Mandarin is required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

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