Compliance Manager

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Description
Rapyd has unified payments, payouts and fintech on one worldwide platform, and we’re assembling the world’s best team to liberate global commerce. With offices in Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Singapore, Iceland, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the U.S., the opportunities at Rapyd are limitless.

Description
Rapyd has unified payments, payouts and fintech on one worldwide platform, and we’re assembling the world’s best team to liberate global commerce. With offices in Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Singapore, Iceland, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the U.S., the opportunities at Rapyd are limitless.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Manager to join our team in Singapore . In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our operations comply with MAS regulations , internal compliance policies, and international standards across our global activities. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on regulatory compliance and legal advisory , requiring strong subject-matter expertise in Singapore’s financial regulatory environment, particularly related to AML/CTF , payment services, and financial crime prevention.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures in accordance with MAS regulations, the Payment Services Act, and other applicable local and international regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as a primary regulatory contact for MAS and other Singapore authorities, managing engagements, filings, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Provide expert legal and regulatory advice on business initiatives, including licensing, new product reviews, onboarding/offboarding decisions, and cross-border activities.
• Lead the investigation and reporting of suspicious transaction activity, support STR filings, and ensure alignment with AML/CTF best practices.
• Advise on the design and optimization of transaction monitoring rules and risk typologies in partnership with global compliance and analytics teams.
• Monitor changes in Singapore’s regulatory landscape and translate evolving obligations into actionable compliance initiatives.
• Support regulatory audits and internal reviews, lead the preparation of audit responses, and oversee timely remediation of compliance findings.
• Conduct compliance training and awareness programs tailored to the Singapore regulatory framework, with alignment to global policy.
• Deliver compliance reporting and dashboards to senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and required actions across jurisdictions.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field; a legal background or experience in a regulatory body (e.g., MAS, FATF) is highly desirable.
• 7+ years of compliance experience, with at least 3 years in Singapore in AML, regulatory compliance, or legal advisory roles within fintech, payments, or financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore’s AML regulations, the Payment Services Act, and experience with licensing obligations and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages are a plus.
• Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and engage with regulators and external partners in a credible and effective manner.
• Experience working in global organizations or supporting cross-border compliance functions is preferred.
  

The role is based in Singapore (on-site) and reports to the Head of APAC Compliance . While the primary focus is on Singapore regulatory compliance , the position supports global compliance strategy and requires a broad regulatory perspective .
Job Candidate Privacy Policy – Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Legal

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