Responsibilities:
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks covering business operations, risk management, AML / KYC, and regulatory compliance.
Design compliance strategy tailored to both global and local regulatory requirements; ensure that it is integrated into product development and core business processes.
Oversee the compliance and risk programme: risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Keep up to date with regulatory developments and best practices in compliance; proactively advise the company on implications.
Act as the primary liaison for regulatory authorities and manage relationships with regulators.
Manage relationships and compliance requirements with banking partners and other financial institutions.
Conduct vendor / third-party compliance risk assessments; advise management and stakeholders accordingly.
Monitor day-to-day business for compliance issues; ensure business units adhere to compliance policies and standards.
Develop and deliver compliance training for staff; prepare training materials and lead sessions.
Work cross-functionally to foster a culture of compliance; provide guidance on complex compliance-related issues.
Prepare reports on due diligence findings, internal investigations, and compliance metrics for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum
5 years
of experience in a senior compliance or similar role within fintech or banking.
Deep understanding of AML / KYC, sanctions, anti-bribery / corruption, and other financial-service regulatory requirements.
Hands-on experience with acquiring, card issuing, and remittance payment services.
Prior experience working with regulators (central banks, financial regulatory bodies, law enforcement).
Strong communication & interpersonal skills; capable of interacting with senior management, external regulators, cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of key regulations, e.g. the Payments Services Act (or equivalent local legislation), is an advantage.
Knowledge of VASP / virtual asset regulatory frameworks is a plus.
UQPAY Group is a Singapore-headquartered
global fintech group with businesses spanning comprehensive digital payments,
Payment Software-as-a-Service (Payment SaaS), and fintech venture investments.
As a leading provider of integrated digital
payment solutions, UQPAY offers one-stop, seamlessly integrated payment
services, including aggregated acquiring, virtual banking, and corporate card
issuance, and UQPAY's business networks cover over 200 regions and
countries.
Since its establishment in 2016, UQPAY has
been dedicated to continuous innovation in digital payment technologies and
compliant operations. The Group has accumulated dozens of intellectual property
rights and technology patents, and has obtained multiple financial and payment
licenses across Asia, North America, and Europe.
UQPAY is also a principal member of the
world’s three major card schemes — Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay
International. Looking ahead, UQPAY will continue to expand its global
footprint and diversify its financial payment ecosystem. Driven by technological
innovation, the Group is committed to enhancing the security and efficiency of
payments, building a smarter, more open, and interconnected global payment era.