We are partnering with an innovative Singapore-based technology company that develops digital payment and smart city solutions across sectors including financial services, transportation, education, and retail.
As the company expands its regulated payments business, they are seeking an experienced
Risk & Compliance Officer to lead regulatory compliance, operational risk, AML/KYC, and fraud management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regulatory compliance activities, including payment services licensing and ongoing regulatory obligations.
- Design and implement AML/KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening frameworks.
- Manage operational risk, fraud prevention, disputes, chargebacks, and incident response processes.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to embed compliance and risk controls into platform design and workflows.
- Act as the key liaison with regulators and support regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, operational risk, fraud management, or financial crime within fintech, payments, banking, or other regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of payment regulations, AML/CFT requirements, KYC processes, and operational risk controls.
- Experience developing compliance frameworks and managing regulatory reporting and engagement.
- Ability to work effectively with technology and product teams, with a good understanding of APIs, audit trails, security controls, and platform operations.
- Self-driven, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Preferred
- Experience supporting payment services licence applications or regulated payment businesses.
- Exposure to fraud prevention, chargeback management, and transaction monitoring solutions.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CRISC, FRM, or CFE.
- Experience in fintech, payments, digital wallets, or financial services technology environments.
What's in it for You
- Opportunity to play a key role in building a regulated fintech business from the ground up.
- High visibility with senior leadership and direct influence on risk and compliance strategy.
- Exposure to payment technologies, digital platforms, and smart city initiatives.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential.
