Job Description:
Our organization, a prominent player in the financial technology industry, is seeking a dedicated Global Compliance Advisor for our Payment Services division. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the successful candidate will be an integral part of our growing international compliance team supporting our International Business. Reporting to the Head of Business Compliance, this role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment. We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable compliance/regulatory professional with a strong background in global payments.
Key Responsibilities:
... - Participate as a core member of the global payments business, overseeing regulatory compliance workstreams.
- Engage in discussions and review new project initiatives to ensure regulatory considerations are addressed before project launch.
- Provide compliance advice to business teams, including the preparation of checklists, training materials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Engage with regulatory and enforcement authorities and agencies, acting as the point of contact when necessary.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant regulatory developments in payments and remittance and advise management on potential challenges or implications.
- Lead and support applications for payment licenses, payment systems, e-money licenses, and other Fintech-related permits.
- Establish and manage an effective compliance program and system of controls.
- Collaborate with internal functions and teams to ensure overall compliance with applicable regulatory and licensing requirements.
- Assist in fulfilling regulatory, external audit, or assessment requirements.
- Review marketing materials related to payment services offered by the organization.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, with a preference for experience in e-commerce, payments, or the financial services industry.
- Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge, particularly in payments and remittance.
- Knowledge of FINTECH, payment systems, merchant acquiring, money transmitter licensing, stored value licensing, or similar legal and regulatory requirements is preferred.
- Highly motivated, self-starting, and eager to learn, with excellent project management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Mandarin Chinese for effective communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
- Occasional business travel may be required.
If you are keen on this role, do apply via this link or reach out to Bryant at 0164140218 or bryant.han@randstad.com.my
