APAC AML/CFT Compliance Lead
Adyen is a financial technology company providing a unified platform for payments, data, and financial products. It serves global enterprises, retailers, platforms, marketplaces, and other high-growth businesses.
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About Adyen
Adyen provides payment processing and financial technology services through a single platform. Its offerings include online and in-person payments, payment methods, risk management, authentication, revenue optimization, issuing, payouts, liquidity management, embedded accounts, and capital. Adyen typically serves global enterprises, retailers, SaaS platforms, marketplaces, and other high-growth businesses.
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About the Role
You manage Singapore regulatory compliance obligations and serve as Money Laundering Reporting Officer. You coordinate AML compliance across APAC, lead regulatory engagements, oversee AML/CFT and sanctions operations, prepare reporting, support product launches, develop procedures and risk assessments, and mentor colleagues.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in regulatory or compliance functions within payments, financial services, or fintech
- At least 2 years of leadership experience
- Established knowledge of the APAC AML/CFT regulatory landscape
- Deep understanding of the Payment Services Act, MAS AML/CFT/CPF Notices, and STRO reporting mechanisms
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience managing relationships with regulators, supervisors, and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve Singapore regulatory compliance frameworks
- Lead regulatory engagements with Singapore regulators and supervisors
- Represent the AML Compliance function in work streams and industry bodies
- Oversee Singapore AML/CFT and sanctions operations
- Oversee training programme implementation and STRO report filing
- Respond to regulator and law enforcement enquiries
- Report the Singapore AML/CFT and Sanctions Programme to the local Management Board
- Prepare and submit external AML/CFT regulatory reports
- Coordinate AML Compliance objectives and execution plans across APAC
- Support product launches through risk assessments and framework adjustments
- Draft and review AML Compliance procedures, guidelines, and risk assessments
- Coach and mentor team members