Head of Compliance

2 weeks ago


Singapore Nium Full time

**What's the story?**

At Nium, we are changing the world one transaction at a time. By eliminating the complexity in global payments, we are moving the world closer to a future of frictionless commerce. It's our modular platform that helps businesses pay and get paid across the globe with services for pay-outs, pay-ins, card issuance, crypto-as-a-service, and banking-as-a-service.

Once connected to our platform, businesses can pay out in more than 100 currencies to over 190 countries - 85 of which in real time. Funds can be received in 27 markets, including Southeast Asia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, India, and the US. Our growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries, including Europe (SEPA), the UK, Australia and Singapore. Nium owns a broad portfolio of payments licenses across 11 countries, enabling seamless global payments and rapid integration, regardless of geography.

And now we're building a world-class team to help us bring our mission of powering a future of frictionless commerce to life. If you're a risk taker, a maverick who embraces our values of simply, better, together. If you see the world as it should be, not what it is. If you're a problem solver and a builder, then be a part of our element of success, and come join us today.

**Where do you come into the picture?**

We are recruiting a Head of Compliance for our APAC division. As Head of Compliance, you will contribute to the collaborative mission and vision by assisting with the day-to-day management and integration of an effective compliance program

You will lead and contribute to the key decision-making that will define the compliance landscape of NIUM that truly makes our business scalable as a platform.

You will be a role model to the Compliance team in APAC as well as the rest of the organization, acting as a key ambassador for compliance, risk & governance.At Nium, we are changing the world one transaction at a time. By eliminating the complexity in global payments, we are moving the world closer to a future of frictionless commerce. It's our modular platform that helps businesses pay and get paid across the globe with services for pay-outs, pay-ins, card issuance, alternate payments and crypto-as-a-service.

**Requirements**:
The role will oversee all aspects of compliance for APAC. The role holder will report to the Chief Compliance Officer for NIUM and will act as an escalation point for all compliance matters within APAC.
- Lead compliance for the region overseeing aspects of money laundering and other trending non-compliance areas to enhance compliance proficiency
- Collaboratively work on program components, standards, goals, resources, training, monitoring, reporting and team building efforts to align the compliance program with emerging internal and external expectations and requirements.
- Conceptualize and drive implementation of cross product technical risk assessment to drive regulatory compliance at optimal commercial terms
- Ensure compliance culture is actively involved in organizational roadmap discussions of the country.

**What expertise & experiences would you need to have to play this kind of role?**
- A proven Compliance Leader with a track record in Anti-Money Laundering
- Deep understanding of banking, payments and financial services industries.
- Exceptional relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML)
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence

**Benefits**
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Training & Development
- 24x7 Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Parental and Family leave
- Year-end leaves


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