Senior Manager, Payments Compliance
Funding Societies | Modalku GroupSingapore, Singapore • Indonesia • Thailand • Malaysia • Vietnam
Posted June 27, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Funding Societies | Modalku is the largest unified SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia. It is licensed in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, registered in Malaysia, and operates in Vietnam. The FinTech company provides US$1 billion annually of business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In recent years, it has made strategic milestones including its acquisition of regional digital payments platform CardUp and co-investment into Bank Index in Indonesia. Funding Societies | Modalku is backed by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, CGC Digital (the digital arm of the Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad), SBVA (previously SoftBank Ventures Asia), Peak XV Partners (previously Sequoia Capital India), Alpha JWC Ventures, SMBC Bank, BRI Ventures, VNG Corporation, Rapyd Ventures, Endeavor, EBDI, SGInnovative, Qualgro, and Golden Gate Ventures among others. It has received accolades through the years including: Brands for Good (2019, 2023), Global SME Excellence Award, Global SME Finance Awards by IFC (2021-2023) Global Startup Awards (2020), MAS FinTech Award (2016, 2021), Singapore’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2024 (a list of 100 companies compiled by The Straits Times and Statista), High-Growth Fintech Companies in Asia-Pacific 2024 (a list of 500 companies compiled by the Financial Times and Statista) . Funding Societies | Modalku is dedicated to the vision of funding underserved SMEs and making a positive impact in society. We exist to enable fair financial access and providing payment solutions to Southeast Asia. Check out our story: https://blog.fundingsocieties.com/our-story/
Job Description
Funding Societies | Modalku is seeking a Senior Manager, Payments Compliance to help scale their payments business securely and responsibly across Southeast Asian markets. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while enabling business innovation and speed.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience in payments, financial services, or fintech compliance
- Strong knowledge of the MAS Payment Services Act and experience with its application in a business context
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines across Southeast Asia is preferred
- Ability to work independently and provide sound judgment in ambiguous or evolving situations
- Experience collaborating with product, tech, business and operations teams in a fast-moving environment
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
- CAMS, ICA, or other compliance certifications are a plus
Benefits
- Time off
- Flexible working
- Medical benefits
- Mental health and wellness
- Tech support