Senior Compliance Manager (Regulatory)

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment solutions firm in Singapore seeks an experienced compliance officer to develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework. Candidates should have over 7 years of regulatory compliance experience, preferably in financial services, with hands-on knowledge of Singaporean regulations applicable to Major Payment Institutions. Familiarity with other Southeast Asian markets is a plus, as you will coordinate closely with internal teams and act as a contact point for regulators. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within financial services.
• Hands-on experience with Singapore regulatory requirements applicable to Major Payment Institutions.
• Prior experience engaging directly with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a compliance framework ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Review and update compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Strong interpretative skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework for Singapore, ensuring alignment with local regulatory standards.
• Review, enhance, and keep compliance policies, procedures, and internal guidelines up to date.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communications from regulators, assess potential impacts, and coordinate remediation or implementation activities with relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain a Key Obligations Register, along with appropriate control measures.
• Partner closely with internal teams including business, product, and operations to address compliance-related matters.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, inspections, surveys, and other formal requests.
• Act as a point of contact with regulators when required.
• Assist senior compliance leadership with regional projects and take on additional compliance-related responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within financial services; exposure to fintech or payments environments is highly preferred.
• Strong capability in interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into effective operational controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Singapore regulatory requirements applicable to Major Payment Institutions is essential.
• Prior experience engaging directly with the Monetary Authority of Singapore is required.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks across other Southeast Asian markets is an advantage.