Xendit provides payment infrastructure across Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. We process payments, power marketplaces, disburse payroll and loans, provide KYC solutions, prevent fraud, and help businesses grow exponentially. We serve our customers by providing a suite of world-class APIs, eCommerce platform integrations, and easy to use applications for individual entrepreneurs, SMEs, and enterprises alike.
Our main focus is building the most advanced payment rails for Southeast Asia, with a clear goal in mind — to make payments across and within SEA simple, secure and easy for everyone. We serve thousands of businesses ranging from SMEs to multinational enterprises, and process millions of transactions monthly. We’ve been growing rapidly since our inception in 2015, onboarding hundreds of new customers every month, and backed by global top-10 VCs. We’re proud to be featured on among the fastest growing companies by Y-Combinator.
We are seeking a highly motivated Head of Compliance / Compliance Lead to oversee and strengthen our compliance framework in Malaysia. As a registered merchant acquirer, we are committed to maintaining the highest regulatory standards while expanding our licensing scope to include cross-border activities. This role will be pivotal in ensuring our operations remain compliant with local regulations, supporting business growth, and liaising with regulatory authorities.
Minimum QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Management, or a related field.
Experience
- 8+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within the financial services, fintech, or payments industry.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of BNM regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and cross-border payment frameworks.
- Experience in licensing applications and regulatory engagement.
- Familiarity with merchant acquiring, payment services, or remittance operations is highly preferred.
- Ability to work independently, lead compliance initiatives, and influence stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience in drafting policies and procedures for compliance or regulatory purposes.
- Knowledge of regional compliance requirements in Southeast Asia or other relevant markets.
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
- Ensure compliance with BNM regulations, including merchant acquiring and planned cross-border activities.
- Lead the licensing application process for new regulatory approvals, working closely with internal stakeholders and regulators.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, ensuring timely implementation of changes in laws and guidelines.
- Serve as the primary liaison with BNM and other relevant regulatory bodies.
AML/CFT & Risk Management
- Oversee the AML/CFT compliance programme, ensuring adherence to local and international standards.
- Implement risk-based approaches to transaction monitoring, customer due diligence (CDD), and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers.
- Ensure robust sanctions screening processes are in place, aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct compliance testing and assessments, identifying gaps and ensuring timely remediation.
Compliance Advisory & Business Support
- Provide proactive compliance guidance to business teams on new product launches, partnerships, and commercial initiatives.
- Support the development of internal policies and procedures, ensuring they align with regulatory expectations.
- Deliver compliance training to internal teams, fostering a strong compliance culture.
Reporting & Governance
- Oversee and manage regulatory reporting obligations, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to BNM.
- Maintain and enhance the compliance monitoring framework, ensuring effective oversight of business activities.
- Collaborate with regional compliance teams to harmonise best practices across markets.
