Head of Compliance / Senior Compliance Manager - Payments

Drake International Singapore; 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 to oversee its compliance function. This role requires hands-on experience with MPI license applications and a strong understanding of MAS regulations. The successful candidate will develop compliance policies, manage regulatory reporting, and support stakeholders in a dynamic payments environment. This position offers regional exposure and the opportunity to shape governance in a growing international payments business.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance within the payments sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory engagement with MAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance function for the company's payments in Singapore.
• Develop and implement compliance policies.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to regulations.

Skills

Hands-on experience with MPI license applications

Familiarity with MAS Notices

Knowledge of AML/CFT requirements

Understanding of payments-related regulatory frameworks

Job description

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 [HIDDEN TEXT], or call Heamenjit for more information at [phone]

Closing Date: 21st December 2025

License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237