Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager

ALMR BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALMR Business Consulting Group Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead the Singapore compliance framework for a fast-paced fintech client.

You will translate MAS regulatory obligations into practical policies, controls and processes and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust compliance environment. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in regulatory compliance within financial institutions, with strong MAS MPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of regulatory compliance experience in financial institutions.
• Mandatory MAS regulatory experience for Major Payment Institutions (MPIs).
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into policies, controls and operating processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and ongoing management of the Singapore compliance framework per MAS requirements.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, manuals, procedures and documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess impact and perform gap analyses.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement regulatory changes.
• Establish and monitor a Key Obligation Register with controls and owners.
• Collaborate with Business, Product and Operations on regulatory matters.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, filings, surveys and communications.
• Liaise with MAS on regulatory matters when required.
• Support the Director of Compliance on regional initiatives and projects.
• Take ownership of additional compliance activities as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

MAS regulations

Policy development

Gap analysis

Fintech/payments knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead the Singapore compliance framework for our client in a fast-paced fintech environment. The role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulatory requirements, translating regulatory obligations into practical policies, controls and processes, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust and scalable compliance environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and ongoing management of the firm's Singapore compliance framework in accordance with applicable MAS regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain and continuously enhance compliance policies, manuals, procedures and related documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments, notifications and regulatory updates, assess their impact and conduct gap analyses.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to implement required regulatory and compliance changes.
• Establish and maintain a Key Obligation Register, including appropriate controls, ownership and monitoring mechanisms.
• Partner closely with Business, Product and Operations teams on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Work with relevant external stakeholders to address regulatory requirements and compliance-related matters.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, filings, surveys and regulatory communications, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Liaise directly with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on regulatory and compliance matters when required.
• Support the Director of Compliance on regional compliance initiatives and projects.
• Take ownership of other compliance activities and initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant regulatory compliance experience within financial institutions, with fintech or payments experience strongly preferred.
• Mandatory experience with Singapore MAS regulatory requirements applicable to Major Payment Institutions (MPIs).
• Strong ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical policies, controls and operating processes.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, policies and regulatory controls.
• Strong regulatory monitoring, gap analysis and implementation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver effectively in a fast-paced fintech environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Business, Product, Operations and Compliance teams.
• Experience with regulatory requirements across other Southeast Asian jurisdictions will be an advantage.