Senior Regulatory & Licensing Lead (Payments)

• Lead the Singapore licensing journey for a global payments business
• Shape a greenfield regulatory framework for a new Singapore market entry

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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

Contact

Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7097907

Phone number

+65 6416 9879

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