Executive Director & Chief Compliance Officer (Fintech)

Subotiz; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Subotiz aims to transform fintech compliance by integrating robust MAS regulatory practices across its board and senior management. The Executive Director will oversee the MPI licence application, lead AML/CFT and KYC programs, and act as the key liaison with MAS on compliance and regulatory matters.

The role requires deep experience in fintech compliance, risk management, and collaboration with engineering and product teams to implement controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Law, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or related field.
• Diploma with strong relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years' compliance and operational risk experience in fintech/payments/regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead MAS Licensing & Regulatory Compliance and act as primary liaison with MAS on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Design, implement and maintain AML/CFT and KYC framework including CDD, EDD, monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Act as MLRO and coordinate regulatory reporting, incident notifications and regulatory escalations.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed compliance controls into systems and processes.
• Provide board-level risk oversight, assess regulatory risk, and advise on risk-by-design decisions.
• Lead incident response for compliance breaches and coordinate regulatory reporting obligations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

AML/KYC expertise

Risk assessment

Fraud prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Diploma with strong relevant experience

Job description

Subotiz aims to transform fintech compliance by integrating robust MAS regulatory practices across its board and senior management. The Executive Director will oversee the MPI licence application, lead AML/CFT and KYC programs, and act as the key liaison with MAS on compliance and regulatory matters.

The role requires deep experience in fintech compliance, risk management, and collaboration with engineering and product teams to implement controls.