Head of Compliance

2 weeks ago

Singapore ADVANCE Full time

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About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Compliance to lead and expand the compliance function globally, with a strong focus on KYC, ICS, and Bureau-related businesses. The role requires close collaboration with Legal, the Group DPO, and senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, support license applications and maintenance, and drive certifications across multiple jurisdictions. We are looking for a hands-on, execution-focused leader who can balance technical expertise with practical, business-driven solutions. This role requires both strategic oversight and operational execution, ensuring compliance frameworks are effective, scalable, and adaptable to diverse market requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead compliance strategy and execution globally across KYC, ICS, and Bureau products.
  • Oversee license applications, maintenance, and annual audits (e.g., platform certifications, financial licenses, ISO, SOC2).
  • Drive compliance projects, including bureau-related workstreams, partnerships, and data acquisition requirements.
  • Work with Legal on interpreting laws and regulations, then design and implement frameworks, execution plans, and checkpoints.
  • Partner with the Group DPO to align data protection, privacy, and data processing policies, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regional standards.
  • Collaborate with local legal/compliance teams and GR to establish and maintain license compliance systems in key markets.
  • Build processes for vendor onboarding, due diligence, and data usage compliance.
  • Manage and mentor local compliance teams, ensuring operational excellence and professional growth.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks, providing practical, solutions-oriented approaches aligned with business needs.
  • Engage directly in compliance processes, audits, investigations, and issue resolution as needed.
  • Regional travel as required.
Requirements
  • 10–12 years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech, or related technology sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of KYC, KYB, AML/CFT, data privacy, licensing, and regulatory frameworks across APAC; exposure to Europe (e.g., GDPR) is a plus.
  • Proven ability to manage compliance across multiple jurisdictions, balancing global strategy with local requirements.
  • Hands-on, execution-driven approach, able to operate under commercial pressures while ensuring compliance rigor.
  • Experienced people leader with the ability to coach, develop, and manage distributed teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Multilingual skills are a plus (priority: English, Chinese, Bahasa, others).
Seniority level
  • Executive
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
Industries
  • IT Services and IT Consulting

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