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 organization in Singapore is seeking a Head of Compliance – Payments to oversee compliance functions for its payment services. This role requires hands-on experience with MPI license applications and familiarity with MAS and AML/CFT regulations. The ideal candidate will develop compliance policies, ensure regulatory adherence, and support stakeholders in a fast-growing environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a compliance leader to shape governance in an international payments business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with MPI license applications, including end-to-end preparation.
• Proven track record in compliance function management for payments.
• Strong understanding of local and regional regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the compliance function for payments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Support business stakeholders in a dynamic payments environment.

Skills

Compliance policy development

Regulatory reporting

Familiarity with MAS Notices

AML/CFT requirements

MPI license applications

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 [e-mail], or call Heamenjit for more information at [phone]

Closing Date: 21st December 2025

License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237