Compliance Officer

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance, Singapore, in establishing and implementing a robust compliance programme to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Handle regulatory submissions, enquiries, and audits, and maintain strong working relationships with regulatory authorities, including coordination of any regulator on-site inspections where required.
• Lead and support applications for, and the ongoing maintenance of, payment services licences and other relevant business licences across jurisdictions where Ant International conducts its international businesses.
• Provide sound advice and practical recommendations to relevant stakeholders on regulatory and licensing matters relating to payment services licensed entities.
• Identify, assess, and manage compliance and regulatory risks, and act as a point of escalation for any policy or regulatory breaches to senior management.
• Assist in formulating, reviewing, and maintaining compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct periodic internal compliance training sessions and compliance risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7-12 years of relevant regulatory, compliance, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in regulatory and compliance matters.
• Good understanding of payment services licensed institutions and applicable legal and regulatory requirements in Singapore.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently and perform under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• Prior experience liaising with Singapore regulators is preferred.
• Experience in e-commerce, banking, payments, or financial services is preferred.