Director, Investment Compliance

At Aspire, we’re more than just a FinTech company—we’re the leading all-in-one financial operating system built to empower the world’s innovators and entrepreneurs. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance, empowering startups and businesses to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and empowered more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

Aspire has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning Best Employer and Startup of the Year by the Asia FinTech Awards in 2022 and 2023, ranked as LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore, and listed on CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech in 2023 and 2024.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Director of Investment Compliance to join our growing team in Singapore. This is a critical role that will be responsible for applying and managing our Capital Markets Services (CMS) license and overseeing all compliance matters related to our investment activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape in Singapore, particularly as it relates to the financial technology and payments industries. They will also have a proven track record of building and implementing effective compliance programs.

What will you be doing? 

• Lead the application and ongoing management of our CMS license, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive investment compliance program that addresses all relevant risks and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure our compliance program remains current and effective.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve compliance incidents and escalate issues to senior management as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, legal counsel, and auditors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Law, Finance or other related field.
• 8+ years of relevant working experience in a regulatory compliance role.
  
• Payments, FinTech, Banking, Financial Institution, or other relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape in Singapore, including the Securities and Futures Act and related regulations.
• Experience in applying for and managing CMS licenses.
• Strong understanding of compliance risk management frameworks and best practices.
• Able to work independently to manage compliance and regulatory matters as it relates to investments.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with different regulators, with a keen understanding of the different temperaments and requirements.
• A builder mindset, with a demonstrated track record of taking initiative and driving results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or professional certification in a related field.
• Experience working with regulators, such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations, such as the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
• 0-1 start-up experience is a HUGE plus

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement. 
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

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