Head of Compliance / Senior Compliance Manager - Payments

DRAKE INTERNATIONAL (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Head of Compliance – Payments. This role involves overseeing compliance functions and ensuring adherence to regulations related to payments. Ideal candidates will have experience with MPI license applications and familiarity with AML requirements. This position offers the opportunity to shape the governance structure of a growing payments business. Interested candidates should apply via email or phone.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with MPI license applications including preparation and submission.
• Familiarity with MAS Notices and AML / CFT requirements.
• Experience in compliance oversight and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of compliance function for payments within the company.
• Developing and maintaining compliance policies.
• Ensuring adherence to local and regional regulations.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

AML

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title : Head of Compliance – Payments

Salary : S$200,000 to S$240,000

Job Location : Raffles Place

Job Type : Permanent

Posted : 9th December 2025

This key Head of Compliance – Payments position offers a rare opportunity to join an established financial services team within a leading Singapore-headquartered organization. You will take full ownership of the compliance function for the company’s payments with a primary focus on Singapore.

A critical requirement for this role is hands‑on experience with MPI (Major Payment Institution) license applications, including end-to-end preparation, submission, and ongoing regulatory engagement with MAS. Familiarity with MAS Notices, AML / CFT requirements, and payments‑related regulatory frameworks is essential.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance policies, overseeing regulatory reporting, ensuring ongoing adherence to local and regional regulations, and supporting business stakeholders in a fast‑growing and dynamic payments environment. Occasional regional compliance support across other SEA markets will also be required.

This role is ideal for a motivated compliance leader seeking to broaden their regional exposure and play a pivotal part in shaping the governance structure of a growing international payments business.

To apply , please send your resume to [e-mail] , or call Heamenjit for more information at [phone]

Closing Date : 21st December 2025

License No : 11C3510 / EA Reg ID : R1658237

Tell employers what skills you have

• Regulatory Compliance
• Assessing
• Analytical Skills
• MPI
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Audits
• Banking
• AML
• Regulatory Requirements
• KYC
• Stakeholder Management
• Audit
• Financial Services
• Financial Reporting