Singapore-based Senior MLRO & Compliance Lead

Rapyd Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapyd Pte. Ltd. is seeking a highly experienced MLRO/Compliance Officer to ensure MAS compliance and lead the regulatory agenda for Singapore and global activities. The role is based on-site in Singapore and reports to the Singapore Board with a dotted line to the Head of APAC Compliance in Hong Kong.

The successful candidate will oversee AML/CTF, Payment Services Act obligations, regulatory filings, and supervisory interactions, while partnering with analytics and global compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/CTF controls and financial crime prevention.
• Strong understanding of MAS requirements and local regulatory landscape.
• Proven track record managing MAS examinations and regulatory responses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies aligned with MAS regulations and applicable frameworks.
• Serve as the MLRO and primary regulatory contact for MAS, handling supervisory interactions and notices.
• Lead MAS correspondence, action plans, and regulatory filings through to closure.
• Oversee investigation and reporting of suspicious activity; sign off on STRs as MLRO.
• Advise on design and optimization of monitoring rules and risk typologies with global teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate obligations into practical initiatives.
• Lead regulatory audits and remediation of findings to closure.
• Deliver compliance reporting and dashboards to senior management across jurisdictions.
• Operate hands-on, drafting policies, reviewing cases, and engaging regulators directly.

Skills

AML/CTF expertise

MAS familiarity

Regulatory reporting

Licence management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Rapyd Pte. Ltd. is seeking a highly experienced MLRO/Compliance Officer to ensure MAS compliance and lead the regulatory agenda for Singapore and global activities. The role is based on-site in Singapore and reports to the Singapore Board with a dotted line to the Head of APAC Compliance in Hong Kong.

The successful candidate will oversee AML/CTF, Payment Services Act obligations, regulatory filings, and supervisory interactions, while partnering with analytics and global compliance teams.