Lead, Payments Compliance & Regulation (2-Year Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking a role within the Payments Supervision Division to oversee payment institutions under the Payment Services Act. You will engage with industry players, review regulatory requirements, and support the evolution of Singapore’s e‑payment landscape in a dynamic financial hub.

The role involves on-site and off-site supervision across e-money, money transfer, and digital payment token services, with a strong emphasis on policy interpretation and

Qualifications

• Interest in the payments sector.
• 3–15 years’ experience in compliance, audit, legal, or financial services advisory.
• Familiarity with legislative review and drafting processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Adaptable self-starter; able to work in team or independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing on-site and off-site supervision of payment institutions across the full spectrum of regulated payment services including e-money services, money transfer services and digital payment token services.
• Reviewing the legislative requirements and policy intent of the Payment Services Act in relation to new business models.
• Engaging key industry players to discuss regulatory and legal issues, and assess need for legislative change.

Skills

Payments industry

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking a role within the Payments Supervision Division to oversee payment institutions under the Payment Services Act. You will engage with industry players, review regulatory requirements, and support the evolution of Singapore’s e‑payment landscape in a dynamic financial hub.

The role involves on-site and off-site supervision across e-money, money transfer, and digital payment token services, with a strong emphasis on policy interpretation and