Head of Risk & Compliance (Payments)

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
This is a rare leadership opportunity to shape and future-proof the risk and compliance function within a rapidly scaling payments fintech business. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory excellence while enabling innovation and business growth.
  • Opportunity to lead enterprise risk & compliance in a recognised payments firm
  • Regional role with direct interaction with senior leadership team

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing payments fintech organisation operating in a regulated financial services environment in Singapore. Backed by strong leadership and ambitious expansion plans, the business is focused on delivering cutting-edge financial solutions while maintaining robust governance standards. With increasing regulatory scrutiny in the fintech sector, they are investing heavily in building a best-in-class risk and compliance function to support sustainable growth.

Job Description

  • Lead and enhance enterprise-wide risk management frameworks
  • Act as the primary liaison with MAS and regulatory authorities
  • Drive compliance monitoring, audits, and internal control reviews
  • Oversee AML/CFT, fraud prevention, and financial crime frameworks
  • Advise senior leadership and Board on risk and regulatory matters
  • Develop policies, governance structures, and risk controls
  • Build and lead a high-performing risk & compliance team

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field
  • At least 10 years of experience in risk, compliance, or audit within financial services or fintech
  • Proven leadership experience at Head or Director level
  • Strong expertise in MAS regulations and compliance frameworks
  • Deep knowledge of AML/CFT and financial crime risk management
  • Experience managing regulatory audits and inspections
  • Strategic mindset with ability to operate hands-on in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • High integrity with sound judgement and decision-making ability

What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to take on a strategic leadership position within a high-growth payments fintech environment, where you will directly influence business direction and regulatory strategy. The organisation provides strong exposure to senior stakeholders and regulators, along with the autonomy to build and scale a best-in-class function. You can expect a collaborative culture, competitive remuneration, and long-term career progression as the business continues to expand across the region.

Contact
Dominic Chong (Lic No: R21102554 / EA no:18S9099 )
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7042250
Phone number
+65 6541 9857

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dominic Chong (Lic No: R21102554 / EA no:18S9099 )
Consultant contact
+65 6541 9857
Job Reference
JN-062026-7042250

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.