Our client is an international cross-border payments company looking to establish its presence in Singapore. As part of its market entry, the business is seeking a senior regulatory and licensing professional to lead its payments licensing journey and help establish the regulatory foundations for its Singapore operations.
Description
- Lead the end-to-end payment services licence application process, working closely with senior management, external advisers and the regulator.
- Review, challenge and enhance key application materials, including business plans, AML/CFT policies, risk management frameworks and governance arrangements to ensure regulatory readiness.
- Act as a senior regulatory representative for the business, managing key discussions, application queries and engagements with the regulator throughout the licensing process.
- Advise senior management on licensing strategy, regulatory expectations, governance requirements and operational readiness as the company establishes its Singapore presence.
Profile
- Significant senior Compliance, Regulatory or Legal & Compliance experience within payments, fintech or cross-border payments.
- Proven hands-on experience successfully leading or materially contributing to a Singapore payment services licence application.
- Strong knowledge of the Payment Services Act, AML/CFT requirements and direct experience engaging with the regulator on licensing or supervisory matters.
- Experience working effectively with regional stakeholders across diverse markets and functions.
Job Offer
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a Singapore market-entry and licensing mandate for an international payments business. The successful candidate will have significant visibility with senior management and play a key role in shaping the company's regulatory, governance and compliance framework as it establishes its presence in Singapore
Michael Page International Pte Ltd. (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No: R1871442 / EA No.: 18S9099) on +65 6416 9879.
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