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Head of Compliance & Operational Risk at M-DAQ Global

Position Head of Compliance & Operational Risk
Posted 18 Jun 2026
Expired 18 Jul 2026
Company M-DAQ Global
Location Singapore | SG
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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About Us

At M-DAQ Global, we’re building a World without Currency Borders™.

As a pioneering fintech group specialising in foreign exchange (FX) and payment solutions, we power seamless cross-border transactions for businesses around the world. Headquartered in Singapore, ASEAN remains a key focus of our growth strategy as we continue expanding our presence across regional and international markets. Through our proprietary technology and single API integration, we deliver FX clarity, payment certainty, and global payment mobility that help enterprises and SMEs navigate cross-border trade with confidence.

Today, M-DAQ has a strong presence across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, and beyond. More than 300 employees across our regional offices support businesses in over 45 markets globally, facilitating multi-billion-dollar cross-border transactions annually.

We provide a comprehensive suite of FX, collections, and payment solutions, enhanced by AI-driven onboarding, compliance, and advanced risk management capabilities designed to help businesses operate more efficiently across increasingly complex cross-border environments.

At M-DAQ, we foster a collaborative and people-oriented culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow together. Alongside a flexible hybrid work environment, employees can also look forward to team celebrations, wellness initiatives, and regional gatherings that bring colleagues together across markets.

Our employee experience and growth have also been recognised through industry and workplace accolades, including:

  • The Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026
  • The Straits Times Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026
  • Tech in Asia Singapore’s Top Fintech Companies 2026
  • Employee Experience Awards - Best Hybrid Work Model
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Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Group Head of Compliance, managing a team of Compliance Officers across different regional entities and group-level compliance operations to ensure that M-DAQ & its group of companies meet their regulatory and financial services licence obligations.
  • Act as the Compliance Officer for M-DAQ Payment Solutions, a Major Payments Institution Licensed entity, regulated by MAS
  • Design and implement policies, procedures, systems, governance and internal controls to ensure licensing commitments and regulatory conditions are met and followed.
  • Oversee M-DAQ’s efforts to combat financial economic crime, including anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), sanctions and anti-bribery & corruption (ABC).
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory compliance matters
  • Collaborate with the Onboarding Function to ensure robust implementation of customer due diligence (CDD)/know your customer (KYC) programme in compliance with the Group AML and CFT requirements.
  • Continually develop, maintain and provide internal advice on M-DAQ’s compliance policies, handbooks and manuals.
  • Develop and implement an enterprise-wide risk assessment framework to assess our inherent risks and control measures in collaboration with other risk functions.
  • Identify, monitor, and mitigate operational risks by ensuring effective internal controls, business continuity planning, and incident management processes are in place.
  • Support internal and external audits from our regulators, liquidity providers, audit partners and banking partners
  • Support corporate governance matters

Job Requirements

  • Tertiary educational qualification, professional certification, years of relevant compliance experience in MAS-regulated Major Payments Institution or Bank.
  • Deep knowledge of and familiarity with Payment Services Act
  • Experience in driving transformation of compliance programmes, policies and procedures
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders to manage compliance risk in a practical, solutions-oriented manner, balancing control requirements with business needs.
  • Proficiency with compliance management, name-screening and transaction monitoring software
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English, familiarity with business, legal, policy, and financial documentation
  • Driven personality to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative and personable team player who enjoys interacting with different business units.

Why Us?

  • Be part of a mission to create a World without Currency Borders™
  • Work alongside collaborative and diverse regional teams
  • Gain exposure to cross-border payments, FX solutions, and global fintech innovation
  • Opportunities to learn, grow, and take ownership in a fast-growing company
  • Flexible hybrid work environment with a people-oriented culture
  • Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits

Job Info:

  • Company: M-DAQ Global
  • Position: Head of Compliance & Operational Risk
  • Work Location: Singapore
  • Country: SG

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