Managing Director

Vell; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vell, a fast-growing fintech, seeks a Managing Director based in Singapore to lead operations and strategic expansion across Asia-Pacific. You will represent the company locally, engage regulators, oversee regional activities, and drive partnerships with banks, payment providers and financial institutions.

You will partner with global leadership to ensure governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth while shaping the APAC strategy and market entry plans for cross-border payments and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in fintech, payments, banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of cross-border payments or financial infrastructure.
• Experience working with financial regulators or licensing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships within the financial industry.
• Experience in payments, remittance, or digital financial services.
• Must be resident in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and growth of Vell’s presence in Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
• Represent the company with local stakeholders, partners, and financial institutions.
• Support strategic initiatives to expand Vell’s product offerings and market presence.
• Ensure the company maintains compliance with Singapore financial regulations.
• Support engagement with relevant regulatory authorities and licensing processes.
• Provide governance oversight for the Singapore entity.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with banks, payment providers, and financial institutions.
• Support corridor expansion and regional market development.
• Oversee local operations and ensure alignment with global operational standards.
• Work closely with compliance, risk, and operations teams to maintain strong internal controls.
• Work with global leadership to shape the company’s Asia-Pacific strategy.
• Provide market insights to inform product development and regional growth initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership

Fintech expertise

Cross-border payments

Regulatory engagement

Strategic partnerships

Payments experience

Job description

Vell is a fast-growing fintech company building digital payment and mobile app solutions to make cross-border and everyday financial services simpler, faster and more accessible. Built on strong compliance foundations and scalable technology, Vell is designed for global expansion. Our long-term vision is to evolve beyond remittance into broader financial ecosystem that supports modern, borderless commerce. We are building a company that values ownership, clarity, and high standards. Join us in reshaping the future of financial services.

As we expand internationally, we are seeking a Managing Director based in Singapore to lead Vell's operations and strategic expansion in Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The Managing Director will be responsible for representing the company locally, supporting regulatory engagement, overseeing regional operations, and driving strategic partnerships across the region. This role will work closely with the global leadership team to ensure strong governance, compliance, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the establishment and growth of Vell’s presence in Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
• Represent the company with local stakeholders, partners, and financial institutions.
• Support strategic initiatives to expand Vell’s product offerings and market presence.
• Ensure the company maintains compliance with Singapore financial regulations.
• Support engagement with relevant regulatory authorities and licensing processes.
• Provide governance oversight for the Singapore entity.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with banks, payment providers, and financial institutions.
• Support corridor expansion and regional market development.
• Oversee local operations and ensure alignment with global operational standards.
• Work closely with compliance, risk, and operations teams to maintain strong internal controls.
• Work with global leadership to shape the company’s Asia-Pacific strategy.
• Provide market insights to inform product development and regional growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Senior leadership experience in fintech, payments, banking, or financial services
• Strong understanding of cross-border payments or financial infrastructure
• Experience working with financial regulators or supporting licensing processes
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships within the financial industry
• Experience in payments, remittance, or digital financial services
• Must be resident in Singapore

Skills & technologies

• Strategic leadership and market expansion
• Payments and fintech industry expertise
• Regulatory engagement and governance
• Business development and financial partnerships
• Operational oversight and risk management
• Stakeholder and regulatory relationship management
• Cross-border payments and financial infrastructure knowledge