Compliance Manager (Singapore)

Our Client

Our client is a leading FinTech company specializing in payments and digital services. They are also a prominent e-commerce company offering a wide range of financial services, such as Digital Wallet, Money Transfer, Online Shopping, Mobile Payment, etc. Currently, they are looking for a Compliance Manager. This person will work closely with business, operations, other legal/compliance professionals, and various functional key-stakeholders within the organization, as well as externally with regulatory bodies or business partners and associates, to support the achievement of business targets and objectives, and to comply with and fulfil regulatory obligations and expectations.

Job Description

• Participate as a core member of business compliance team, including management of the regulatory compliance workstreams
• Lead the regulatory engagement and act as point of contact with various regulatory and enforcement authorities and agencies
• Keep up-to-date of relevant regulatory developments relating to payments and/or remittance and advise management on potential road blocks or implications
• Lead and support applications for, and continuing maintenance of, payment institutions, payment systems, e-money licenses and other similar Fintech-related business licenses or permits as needed
• Establish and manage an effective compliance program and system of controls
• Work closely with other internal functions and teams to ensure overall compliance to all applicable regulatory and licensing requirements
• Liaise with key-stakeholders to support and fulfill any regulatory or external audit or assessment requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in accounting, business or finance or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience with regulatory compliance or working experience in e-commerce, payments or financial services industry is preferred
• Strong regulatory/compliance knowledge and skills especially in payments/remittance
• Knowledge of FINTECH, payment systems, money transmitter licensing and stored value licensing and similar legal and regulatory requirements is advantageous
• Highly motivated self-starter, eager learner and good team player with excellent project management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to a fast paced work environment