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Deputy MLRO (Payments)

International Permanent View Job Description
This is a hands-on role focused on financial crime compliance, Payment Services Act requirements, regulatory gap analysis, and close partnership with AML operations teams. The successful candidate will support the MLRO function, help drive control improvements, and work closely with internal stakeholders to strengthen AML/CFT standards across the business.
  • Hands-on Deputy MLRO role focused on AML/CFT controls and regulatory remediation
  • Support regulatory change across a growing payments business

About Our Client

Our client is a regulated payments fintech with a growing presence in Singapore. The business operates within the payment services space and is looking to strengthen its financial crime compliance function with a hands-on Deputy MLRO who can support regulatory obligations, AML/CFT controls, and internal compliance enhancement initiatives

Job Description

  • Support the MLRO function in managing AML/CFT compliance matters in line with the Payment Services Act and MAS regulatory expectations.
  • Conduct regulatory and AML/CFT gap analyses, identify control weaknesses, and support remediation initiatives.
  • Work closely with AML operations teams on CDD/KYC, transaction monitoring, escalations, STR-related matters, and ongoing control enhancements.
  • Assist in reviewing and enhancing AML/CFT policies, procedures, risk assessments, and internal compliance frameworks.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders across business, operations, product, and compliance to drive process improvements and regulatory change implementation.

The Successful Applicant

  • At least 5 years of experience in financial crime compliance or Deputy MLRO-related roles.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Payment Services Act, MAS AML/CFT expectations, and Singapore regulatory requirements.
  • Hands-on experience conducting gap analyses, control reviews, remediation work, and compliance framework enhancements.
  • Experience working closely with AML operations teams across CDD/KYC, transaction monitoring, escalations, and STR processes.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage regulators, senior management, and cross-functional teams on compliance matters.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a growing regulated payments business in a hands-on Deputy MLRO role with strong visibility across compliance, operations, and senior stakeholders. The position offers the chance to apply deep financial crime compliance expertise, support meaningful control enhancements, and play an important role in strengthening the firm's AML/CFT framework.

Contact
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7042155
Phone number
+65 6416 9879

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9879
Job Reference
JN-062026-7042155

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