Head of Risk & Compliance (Payments)

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Senior exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is representing a fast-growing payments fintech organisation in Singapore, seeking a seasoned Head of Risk & Compliance to lead enterprise-wide risk frameworks and regulatory engagement. You will partner with senior leadership and regulators to shape governance, controls, and strategic risk direction.

The role requires extensive MAS expertise, AML/CFT knowledge, and proven leadership to build a high-performing team in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in risk, compliance, or audit within financial services or fintech.
• Proven leadership experience at Head or Director level.
• Strong expertise in MAS regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CFT and financial crime risk management.
• Experience managing regulatory audits and inspections.
• Strategic mindset with ability to operate hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• High integrity with sound judgement and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
• Act as the primary liaison with MAS and regulatory authorities.
• Drive compliance monitoring, audits, and internal control reviews.
• Oversee AML/CFT, fraud prevention, and financial crime frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership and Board on risk and regulatory matters.
• Develop policies, governance structures, and risk controls.
• Build and lead a high-performing risk & compliance team.

Skills

Leadership

MAS Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Mgmt

AML/CFT

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Law

Job description

• Opportunity to lead enterprise risk & compliance in a recognised payments firm
• Regional role with direct interaction with senior leadership team

• Opportunity to lead enterprise risk & compliance in a recognised payments firm
• Regional role with direct interaction with senior leadership team

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing payments fintech organisation operating in a regulated financial services environment in Singapore. Backed by strong leadership and ambitious expansion plans, the business is focused on delivering cutting-edge financial solutions while maintaining robust governance standards. With increasing regulatory scrutiny in the fintech sector, they are investing heavily in building a best-in-class risk and compliance function to support sustainable growth.

Job Description

• Lead and enhance enterprise-wide risk management frameworks
• Act as the primary liaison with MAS and regulatory authorities
• Drive compliance monitoring, audits, and internal control reviews
• Oversee AML/CFT, fraud prevention, and financial crime frameworks
• Advise senior leadership and Board on risk and regulatory matters
• Develop policies, governance structures, and risk controls
• Build and lead a high-performing risk & compliance team

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field
• At least 10 years of experience in risk, compliance, or audit within financial services or fintech
• Proven leadership experience at Head or Director level
• Strong expertise in MAS regulations and compliance frameworks
• Deep knowledge of AML/CFT and financial crime risk management
• Experience managing regulatory audits and inspectionsStrategic mindset with ability to operate hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High integrity with sound judgement and decision-making ability

What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to take on a strategic leadership position within a high-growth payments fintech environment, where you will directly influence business direction and regulatory strategy. The organisation provides strong exposure to senior stakeholders and regulators, along with the autonomy to build and scale a best-in-class function. You can expect a collaborative culture, competitive remuneration, and long-term career progression as the business continues to expand across the region.

Contact: Dominic Chong (Lic No: R21102554 / EA no:18S9099 )

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