Regulatory Compliance, VP

Our Client

Our Client is a leading financial institution with presence in Europe, US and Asia. Currently, they are looking for a Regulatory Compliance, VP and this person will be responsible for establishing and implementing a robust compliance program to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies.

Job Description

• Responsible for handling submissions, regulatory enquiries, audits and maintain good working relationship with the regulatory authorities, including coordination for any regulator’s on-site inspection, if required
• Lead and support applications for Fintech-related business licenses in jurisdictions where the organisation conducts its international businesses
• Provide sound advice and recommendations to relevant stakeholders on matters pertaining to regulatory and licensing issues for the licensed payment institutions
• Identify and manage compliance and regulatory risks, act as a point of escalation for any policy and regulatory breaches to senior management
• Responsible for formulating, reviewing, and maintaining compliance framework, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Conduct periodic internal compliance trainings and compliance risk assessments

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent 
• At least 7 – 12 years of relevant compliance, regulatory or similar experience
• Strong regulatory/compliance knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of Fintech, payment institutions, payment systems, and similar legal and regulatory requirements in Singapore
• Team player and ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Experience in liaising with Singapore regulators preferred
• Experience with e-commerce, payments or financial services preferred
• Some travelling to be expected
• Knowledge of capital market services licensees regulatory requirements preferred