Senior Regulatory & Licensing Lead (Payments)

• Lead the Singapore licensing journey for a global payments business • Shape a greenfield regulatory framework for a new Singapore market entry About Our Client Our client is an international cross-border payments company looking to establish its presence in Singapore. As part of its market entry, the business is seeking a senior regulatory and licensing professional to lead its payments licensing journey and help establish the regulatory foundations for its Singapore operations. Job Description • Lead the end-to-end payment services licence application process, working closely with senior management, external advisers and the regulator. • Review, challenge and enhance key application materials, including business plans, AML/CFT policies, risk management frameworks and governance arrangements to ensure regulatory readiness. • Act as a senior regulatory representative for the business, managing key discussions, application queries and engagements with the regulator throughout the licensing process. • Advise senior management on licensing strategy, regulatory expectations, governance requirements and operational readiness as the company establishes its Singapore presence. The Successful Applicant • Significant senior Compliance, Regulatory or Legal & Compliance experience within payments, fintech or cross-border payments . • Proven hands-on experience successfully leading or materially contributing to a Singapore payment services licence application. • Strong knowledge of the Payment Services Act, AML/CFT requirements and direct experience engaging with the regulator on licensing or supervisory matters. • Experience working effectively with regional stakeholders across diverse markets and functions. What's on Offer This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a Singapore market-entry and licensing mandate for an international payments business. The successful candidate will have significant visibility with senior management and play a key role in shaping the company's regulatory, governance and compliance framework as it establishes its presence in Singapore Contact Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099) Quote job ref JN-092026-7097907 Phone number +65 6416 9879 Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N