Senior Manager, Compliance (Lending, Singapore)

Funding Societies | Modalku is the largest SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia. We are licensed and operating  in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, and backed by Sequoia India (Peak XV), Softbank Vision Fund, Khazanah and SMBC bank amongst many others. Funding Societies | Modalku provides business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by individual and institutional investors, as well as payments solutions to SMEs and consumers.
Here at Funding Societies | Modalku we live by our core values GETFS:

• Grow Relentlessly: Strive to become our best, most authentic selves.
• Enable Teamwork, Disable Politics: Only by forging togetherness, we help each other succeed.
• Test Measure Act: Stay curious and reinvent ourselves, through innovation and experimentation.
• Focus on Impact: Create impact through bias for action and tangible results.
• Serve with Obsession: Build win-win relationships for the long-term by having a customer obsession.

We are looking for a seasoned and knowledgeable professional to join our team as (Senior) Manager, Compliance. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing our compliance framework, ensuring full adherence to regulatory requirements, and driving the implementation of effective compliance programs and processes.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the financial services industry and a thorough understanding of the ASEAN regulatory landscape. Working cross-functionally with teams across sales, business operations, and senior management, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing compliance strategies that support both our regulatory obligations and broader business objectives.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain an effective compliance framework for our lending-related franchise and ensure the Group's adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Assist and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate regulatory risks and promote ethical behavior within the organization.
• Conduct regular assessments and monitor changes in financial services regulatory requirements to identify potential compliance gaps and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of regulatory requirements to internal stakeholders and facilitate training programs to promote awareness and understanding of compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of new products, services, or business initiatives on compliance requirements and ensure proper integration of compliance controls.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory examinations on compliance related topics.
• Foster a strong compliance culture within the organization by promoting ethical behavior, integrity, and accountability at all levels.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, law, business administration, etc.). 
• 8 or more years of experience in compliance management with several years of experience in money lending-related industries or a related field. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of ASEAN regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices for money lending companies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex compliance issues and propose effective solutions. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) are highly desirable.

• Time off - We would love you to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. We offer flexible paid vacations as well as many other observed holidays by country. We also like to have our people take a day off for special days like birthdays and work anniversaries.
• Flexible working - We believe in giving back the control of work & life to our people. We trust our people and love to provide the space to accommodate each and everyone's working style and personal life.
• Medical benefits - We offer health insurance coverage for our employees and dependents. Our people focus on our mission knowing we have their backs for their loved ones too.
• Mental health and wellness - We understand that our team productivity is directly linked to our mental and physical health. Hence we organize org-wide fitness initiatives and engage partners to provide well-being coaching.
• Tech support - We provide a company laptop for our employees and the best possible support for the right equipment/tools to enable high productivity

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