Senior Payment Services Leader - Global Regulatory Licensing

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley seeks a senior executive to establish and scale a new regulated payments business in Singapore. You will drive licensing, governance, and commercial builds, leveraging an extensive banking network for correspondent banking and PSP relationships.

The role envisions a potential Executive Director seat on the licensed entity’s Board, subject to approvals. You will lead multi-currency payment flows, oversee financial crime controls, and partner with Group leadership to ensure

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in payments, transaction banking, or regulated payment institutions.
• Active network with banks, PSPs, clearing houses and liquidity providers.
• Deep knowledge of SWIFT messaging standards (MT/MX) and cross-border settlement.
• Experience with a licensed payments entity license application or senior managerial responsibility.
• Proven ability to build commercial partnerships with strong governance and fiduciary judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead banking infrastructure and partner rail expansion across SWIFT, RTGS, ACH.
• Oversee regulatory licensing processes and AML/CFT policy design.
• Interface with regulators during licensing reviews and audits as an Executive Director candidate.
• Collaborate with Group leadership to ensure regulatory discipline and operational resilience.

Skills

Leadership in payments

Regulated payments expertise

SWIFT MT/MX knowledge

Banking relationships network

Governance and risk awareness

Job description

Morgan McKinley seeks a senior executive to establish and scale a new regulated payments business in Singapore. You will drive licensing, governance, and commercial builds, leveraging an extensive banking network for correspondent banking and PSP relationships.

The role envisions a potential Executive Director seat on the licensed entity’s Board, subject to approvals. You will lead multi-currency payment flows, oversee financial crime controls, and partner with Group leadership to ensure