As we expand across markets and launch new financial products, compliance isn't a back-office function — it's a strategic enabler of growth. Were looking for a Regional Head of Compliance & Onboarding to help us scale responsibly, strengthen regulatory partnerships, and design onboarding systems that are both friction-light and risk-intelligent.

If you thrive at the intersection of regulation, product, and growth — this role is for you.

This is a regional leadership role responsible for owning and evolving our compliance framework while building best-in-class merchant onboarding systems.

You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Operations, Banking Partners, and Regulators to ensure we grow fast — and safely.

What You'll Own

Compliance Leadership

• Own and continuously enhance our compliance framework (AML/CFT, payments regulations, licensing, data protection).

• Act as primary liaison with regulators, banking partners, and auditors.

• Monitor regulatory developments across operating markets and proactively implement required changes.

• Lead internal compliance training, governance practices, and policy frameworks.

• Oversee compliance risk assessments, incident management, and executive reporting.

Merchant & Partner Onboarding

• Design risk-based, friction-light onboarding processes that balance regulatory requirements with commercial growth.

• Oversee KYC/KYB verification, sanctions screening, risk scoring, and enhanced due diligence.

• Improve onboarding turnaround times and conversion rates through automation and workflow optimisation.

• Partner with Product and Engineering to build scalable onboarding tools and controls.

• Collaborate with Sales and Merchant Growth to deliver a seamless merchant experience.

Risk, Controls & Monitoring

• Establish compliance KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.

• Implement scalable transaction monitoring and fraud prevention systems.

• Ensure strong documentation, audit readiness, and policy adherence.

• Drive continuous improvement in risk controls as we scale new markets and products.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing regional compliance and onboarding team.

• Influence senior leadership on risk strategy and regulatory positioning.

• Support expansion into new markets, products, and financial services.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on regulatory and risk matters.

What We're Looking For

• 8–12+ years of experience in fintech, payments, banking, or regulated financial services.

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, payments regulations, and licensing requirements across Southeast Asia.

• Experience engaging directly with regulators and managing audits.

• Proven track record in building or optimising onboarding (KYC/KYB) processes.

• Experience designing risk-based controls and transaction monitoring systems.

• Leadership experience managing and scaling teams.

• Ability to operate in fast-moving, high-growth environments.

• Strong commercial judgment — able to balance risk mitigation with growth enablement.