Compliance Officer & MLRO, APAC
At EBANX, you’ll help expand access to payments and technology in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. We’re a unicorn-status fintech, AI-powered, and scaling fast across 29 countries and counting.
Our platform connects leading global companies to more than 1 billion consumers, enabling seamless cross-border payments where it matters most. We build with purpose, move with speed, and create solutions that are both innovative and inclusive.
If you’re looking to be part of a company that’s transforming the future of payments with clarity, ambition, and real-world impact — we’d love to meet you.
In the corporate areas, we work behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. We provide the strategic support that keeps EBANX connected, efficient, and ready to grow. From technology to finance, every team collaborates to enable projects and turn challenges into opportunities.
Your day-to-day impact:
- Lead regulatory submissions, reporting and correspondence with MAS, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.
- Act as the primary steward for AML/CFT controls in Singapore, driving continuous enhancement of the compliance framework.
- Challenge and support Product, Engineering and Business teams to embed compliance-by-design in new initiatives.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring, testing and thematic reviews to ensure operational compliance and mitigate regulatory risks.
- Maintain, update and govern compliance documentation including policies, manuals, and procedures.
- Represent the compliance function in internal governance forums and support senior leadership with regulatory intelligence and recommendations.
Must-haves to shine in this role:
- Strong, hands-on regulatory compliance experience under the Payment Services Act (PSA) and MAS AML/CFT notices.
- Demonstrated ownership of regulatory reporting and direct interactions with supervisory authorities.
- Expertise in risk and control design, including independent monitoring and Second Line challenge.
- Proactive ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational processes.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders and challenge the business when needed.
- Structured, detail-oriented mindset and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Bonus points if you have:
- Prior experience as a named MLRO or deputy MLRO for a regulated financial institution.
- Exposure to regional APAC regulatory environments and cross-border compliance considerations.
- Proven ability to leverage automation, analytics or AI-enabled tools to improve compliance operations.
- Background supporting card scheme rules governance or network compliance.
EBANX offers:
- WAVES Program: Annual bonuses based on the company’s performance.
- EBANX Education: Financial support for undergraduate, graduate, and MBA programs to support your professional growth.
- EBANX Skills: Budget dedicated to workshops, courses, and certifications to encourage your continuous development.
- Language Classes: Spanish, English, and Portuguese lessons for your personal and professional development.
- EBANX Health: Comprehensive medical and dental plans fully covered for the employee, plus subsidies for dependents to take care of your and your family’s well-being.
- EBANX Family: Childcare assistance, extended parental leave for caregivers, and support programs for pregnant employees and children.
- Life Insurance: Fully paid by EBANX.
- Transportation: Parking assistance or transportation vouchers, depending on your needs.
- EBANX Flexible: A special day off on your birthday, semi-flexible working hours (8 hours/day, Monday to Friday), and year-end recess between Christmas and New Year’s without affecting your vacation days.
- EBANX Play: Well-being program including access to Wellhub, e-Sports, and partnerships with SESC.
- Blue Club: Exclusive discounts at bakeries, restaurants, stores, courses, and more.
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