Senior Regulatory & Licensing Lead (Payments)

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N

Tell employers what skills you have

Licensing
Microsoft Excel
Due Diligence
Regulatory Compliance
Licensing Negotiations
License Management
Vetting
Reviewing
Business Planning
Management of external consultants
Appeals
Payment Services
Risk Compliance and Governance
Group Discussions
Senior Management Review
Establishing the company