Executive Director -Payment (Singapore Office Head)

The Mission

As the Executive Director for our Singapore entity, you will serve as the strategic leader and the primary face of our local operations. This is a Founding Leader role focused on scaling our Payment Services Act (PSA) regulated business. You will be responsible for maintaining our payment license, building a world-class local team, and driving commercial growth in the region's fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Entity Leadership & Team Building: Lead the 0-to-1 setup and scaling of the Singapore office, including strategic organizational design and recruiting key functional leads across compliance, ops, and business.

Regulatory Stewardship (PSA): Assume ultimate responsibility for the firm's compliance with the Payment Services Act (PSA) and all MAS guidelines. Ensure our Major Payment Institution (MPI) license remains in good standing.

Business Growth & Strategy: Partner with global leadership to operationalize and expand our payment services. Identify local market opportunities, foster strategic partnerships, and ensure product-market fit within the local regulatory landscape.

Risk & AML Governance: Implement a robust internal control framework, with a heavy focus on AML/CFT (PS-N01), risk assessments, and internal audits tailored to the payment sector.

MAS Liaison: Act as the principal point of contact for the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Manage all regulatory reporting, inspections, and inquiries with transparency and professionalism.

Requirements

MAS Qualifications: Must meet the MAS criteria for an Executive Director. Experience as a key officer for an MPI-licensed firm or an expert in the Payment Services Act is highly preferred.

Proven Leadership: 12+ years of experience in financial services or fintech, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role. Experience in building teams from scratch is essential.

Regulatory Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of Singapore's Payment Services Act (PSA) and related MAS notices (e.g., PS-N01 on AML/CFT).

Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence regulators and align with global headquarters.

Bilingual Proficiency: Professional fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory for seamless communication with local regulators and our group headquarters.