MLRO | Singapore

Zota Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zota Group in Singapore seeks an experienced Compliance Leader to manage regulatory risk, KYC/AML controls, and MAS compliance for the local operation.

You will lead the regional compliance team, collaborate with global teams, and ensure robust risk management across all processes. English proficiency is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in compliance risk management or AML within financial services or fintech.
• Bachelor degree required; Master degree preferred.
• Proven managerial experience leading global compliance teams.
• Deep knowledge of Singapore regulatory environment and MAS rules.
• Strong expertise in KYC, AML frameworks, risk assessment and transaction monitoring.
• High level of English proficiency; additional languages beneficial.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Singapore operations comply with MAS and other authorities.
• Develop and maintain internal compliance programs and risk frameworks.
• Serve as Compliance Officer/MLRO where required.
• Oversee due diligence, KYC/AML, and transaction monitoring controls.
• Prepare regulatory filings, reports, and audits; liaise with regulators.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with global compliance and legal teams on policies.
• Oversee day-to-day Singapore office operations and governance.
• Act as primary contact for local stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.
• Ensure branch is well-resourced and maintains a compliant environment.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/KYC expertise

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree

Master degree

Job description

• Ensure the company's operations in Singapore comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, including those set by MAS and other relevant authorities.

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance programs, risk management frameworks, and policies in line with company standards and local regulations.

• Serve as the designated Compliance Officer and/or Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) where required.

• Oversee the due diligence process for clients and partners, ensuring robust KYC, AML, and transaction monitoring controls.

• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, reports, and audits to local regulators and ensure ongoing communication with regulatory bodies.

• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for operational, financial, and regulatory risks.

• Collaborate with global compliance and legal teams to ensure alignment on policies and regulatory interpretations.

• Oversee the day to day operations of the Singapore office, ensuring smooth administrative, logistical, and personnel related processes.

• Act as the primary point of contact for local stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.

• Ensure the branch office is adequately resourced and operates efficiently, maintaining a professional and compliant environment.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, inspections, and other office related regulatory reviews.

• 7 plus years of professional experience in compliance risk management or AML roles within the financial services or fintech sector

• Relevant Bachelor degree required Master degree is an advantage

• Proven managerial experience with the ability to lead mentor and manage the global compliance team both professionally and personally

• In depth knowledge of Singapore regulatory environment and MAS regulations

• Strong expertise in KYC AML frameworks risk assessment and transaction monitoring

• High level of English proficiency is required

• Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills