Head of AML & CTF Compliance Officer - Global Payment

Byte Dance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks an experienced Head of AML/CTF Compliance Officer to oversee compliance frameworks for its global payment operations. The role requires over 5 years of leadership in AML/CFT within global organizations, as well as experience in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will lead compliance initiatives, manage high-performance teams, and ensure the company adheres to regulations while driving sustainable growth. Join a dynamic environment focused on creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AML/CTF, including senior leadership positions.
• Experience managing compliance teams on a global scale.
• Familiarity with financial service industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of AML/CFT compliance framework.
• Ensure implementation of compliance policies and programs.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization for effective compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

AML/CFT compliance expertise

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

JD, CAMS or CFE certification preferred

Job description

Head of AML/CTF Compliance Officer - Global Payment

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Global Payment's AML/CFT compliance framework, including but not limited to anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions compliance for our payments business
• Ensure the implementation of comprehensive AML/CFT compliance policies, procedures, programs and compliance controls (e.g. KYC/KYB, transactions monitoring and investigations, list management, sanctions screening and filtering rules, etc) and across all products and geographies
• Manage, develop and lead a high performing FCC advisory function, including providing support to the money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) for our regulated business
• Provide strategic direction and practical guidance on AML/CFT compliance requirements to our business partners to enable the sustainable growth of products and geographic expansion while mitigating risks and protecting our reputation and brands
• Monitor for regulatory changes, ensure change management and AML/CFT compliance controls are fully implemented within the products and services, with periodic validation, testing and assurance
• Ensure proper monitoring and surveillance systems are in place to detect and prevent suspicious activities, including the use of advanced technology and data analytics to identify potential financial crime activities
• Ensure periodic AML/CFT risk assessments are completed with risk mitigation identified across geographies and products and services, with a particular focus on the regulated entities
• Ensure training and awareness programs are in place for employees and business partners
• Collaborate with various stakeholder teams across the company, including Legal, Internal Audit, Product, Channel Partnership, Fraud Risk, FCC Operations, and regulatory compliance officers
• Provide periodic reporting to senior management and board of directors on AML/CFT compliance program development

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• 5+ years in an AML/CTF, including executive or senior leadership positions in global organizations
• Experience in development and managing teams, including senior compliance leaders
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing complex and global FCC frameworks across the Americas, APAC and EMEA
• Payments and/or financial service industry experience with strong familiarity in related fields, such as anti-bribery and corruption, consumer financial services, international policy, licensing and auditing

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong executive communications skills - ability to distill complex information into business friendly terms, be business forward while always maintaining a high degree of compliance integrity
• Low-ego, servant leader mentality with excellent leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced geographically dispersed environment
• Prior work experience as a financial regulator or managing regulatory affairs function
• JD, CAMS or CFE certification preferred

Job Information

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

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