About Us
PayerMax is a global fintech company rooted in emerging markets, offering seamless global payment solutions, including acquiring, payouts, and collections. Beyond payments, we deliver value-added services such as risk management, foreign exchange, multi-currency accounts, payment marketing, and tax services, designed to simplify and enhance the global payment experience.
Driven by a long-term strategic vision, we have steadily expanded our global payment network since our founding in 2018 and now serve over 150 markets worldwide. We've built local offices in 18 countries and secured financial licenses and regulatory accreditations in key regions including Singapore, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong (China), Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Rooted in emerging markets, our mission is to help merchants make the most of every minute and every cent, while continuing to drive innovation in digital finance.
Responsibilities:
- Engage with regulatory authorities to foster constructive relationships and ensure open lines of communication. Define, implement, and continuously enhance a global financial crime compliance framework that meets or exceeds regulatory expectations. Provide strategic direction and senior-level oversight over compliance controls addressing financial crime risks
- Advise internal business units and functional teams on compliance matters pertaining to operational activities, including regulatory obligations, reputational risk, anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions requirements, and other financial crime-related exposures
- Monitor and interpret relevant rules and regulations affecting business operations, and collaborate with Risk Control, Compliance, Legal, and other key stakeholders to design and embed new controls, governance protocols, and compliance frameworks that support sustained regulatory adherence
- Participate in internal and external audits of the firm's compliance program and provide support during regulatory examinations and inquiries as required.
- Oversee the response and resolution of compliance incidents across multiple regions and jurisdictions, ensuring consistent and effective handling
- Champion innovation within the Compliance function by leveraging technology to enhance monitoring, reporting, and operational efficiency
Requirements:
- 15+ years of relevant experience in the financial services, banking, or legal sectors; law degree strongly preferred
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, interconnected business environment and collaborate extensively across functions. Skilled at engaging with and building trusted relationships among diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and strong decision-making capabilities. Able to work independently while also effectively supervising and guiding team members
- Exceptional communication skills, with strong interpersonal acumen to influence and engage at all levels
- Excellent listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in both Chinese and English
