Key role focus includes but not limited to:
• Develop, implement and enhance policies around risk management (e.g. AML/CFT, regulatory, fraud, data privacy, partner due diligence) for global initiatives and partnerships.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. Legal, Risk, Product, Technology) to provide compliance advisory guidance on policy adherence and governance-related matters.
• Review partner due diligence and ensure compliance with policies by partners through strategic measures and providing guidance.
• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g. AML/CFT, fraud risk, data privacy), and identify impact on policies and introduce changes where necessary.
• Investigate potential violations or breaches of policies and determine appropriate resolution paths, including remediation actions or enforcement measures.
• Responsible for Screening and Transaction Monitoring program setting and maintenance.
• Monitor suspicious activities and file STRs (Suspicious Transaction Reports) with the STRO (Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office), as required.
• Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to business units and partners, ensuring alignment between commercial goals and policy adherence.
• Identify and monitor emerging and active risks and issues and assist in developing mitigation strategies and supporting their implementation.
• Engage with external stakeholders (e.g. financial institutions, regulatory bodies, payment partners, industry consortia) to keep policies up-to-date and in line with market trends/requirements.
• Engage Risk and Compliance program stakeholders across the organization to support business initiatives and execute SLOD program requirements.
• Provide advisory on Enterprise Risk and Compliance Management Framework within the region, such as Risk Lifecycle, Issue and Incident Management, Obligation and Regulatory Change Management, amongst others.
• Support regulatory interactions, or adhoc requests as they arise.
• Perform internal and external reporting and support preparation and coordination of various Compliance and/or Regulatory reports.
• Prepare/Present Management Information materials to various governance forums and management meetings.
• Support internal and external audit exercises and remediation of related actions.
• Support any other compliance-related initiatives as they arise.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead complex projects and problem resolution efforts related to risk management.
- Collaborate with teams to identify and analyze risks that may impact operations and assets.
- Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation and compliance.
- Assess current business trends to inform risk management practices and improvements.
- Drive global process improvements through effective project management and stakeholder engagement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualification:
- 12+ years in risk, regulatory and AML/CFT compliance, operational risk, or legal
- Proven accountability in managing compliance within business processes
- Deep understanding of cross-border payments infrastructure and landscape, including market/regulatory trends
- Strong grasp of MAS regulations, especially the Payment Services Act, AML, and data privacy
- Experience liaising with regulators and regulated entities
- Skilled in stakeholder management, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution
- Background in global companies with multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to thrives in dynamic, high-change settingsacross the compliance risk program and other stakeholders including advisory, monitoring, reporting, and governance
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
- Willingness to travel (less than10%) may be required
- Relevant Risk & Compliance professional qualifications are a plus
Our Benefits:
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