Director, Regulatory Compliance, Asia

AIRWALLEX (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

Singapore
Not specified
10 years regulatory compliance experience
Experience with mas and bank negara malaysia
Second line of defence framework expertise
Airwallex is looking for a Director of Regulatory Compliance for its Asia operations, responsible for guiding regulatory engagement and compliance strategy across the region. The role requires extensive experience in regulatory compliance within financial institutions and a deep understanding of the Asia regulatory landscape

Job Summary

  • This newly created senior role focuses on delivering the regulatory engagement strategy and maintaining licensing responsibilities for Airwallex entities across Asia.
  • The successful candidate will act as a key stakeholder in licence applications, manage regulatory exams, and advise the business on regulatory change initiatives.
  • Airwallex values builders with founder-like energy who can move fast with good judgment while balancing speed and rigor in a collaborative team culture.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Airwallex is looking for a Director of Regulatory Compliance for its Asia operations, responsible for guiding regulatory engagement and compliance strategy across the region. The role requires extensive experience in regulatory compliance within financial institutions and a deep understanding of the Asia regulatory landscape.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years regulatory compliance experience
  • Experience with MAS and Bank Negara Malaysia
  • Second line of defence framework expertise
  • Licensing application management
  • Asia regional financial regulations knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Fintech growth experience
  • RegTech or technology-driven solutions
  • Startup environment adaptability
  • Data proficiency for strategic decisions
  • AI integration for problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in law or analogous field
  • Minimum 10 years in regulatory compliance within financial institution or FinTech
  • Experience managing teams across multiple geographies
  • Deep understanding of conduct risk and ethics in financial services

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