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Principal - Regulatory Compliance & Deputy MLRO - Singapore
Nium is hiring for the job of Principal - Regulatory Compliance & Deputy MLRO - Singapore, Singapore (On-site). This is a Compliance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Nium.
Nium provides global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments. We were founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. Our platform enables banks, fintechs, and global businesses to move money instantly, everywhere. Co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore with offices in 14 markets worldwide, we are entering one of the most exciting chapters in our journey. In March 2026, we delivered the largest month in our 11-year history with record revenue, record volumes, and EBITDA profitability. Today, Nium moves nearly $60B in payments annually, almost entirely for enterprises, while continuing to strengthen an already healthy balance sheet. It is an incredible time to join us, and we are only just getting started. Our payout network spans 190+ countries and 100 currencies, with 100 + corridors in real time. We power seamless transfers to accounts, wallets, and cards, support local collections in 35 markets, and as a principal card issuer on Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and UATP, Nium issues over 50 million card tokens every year. Backed by regulatory licenses in 40+ markets, we make it simple for our partners to onboard, integrate, and scale globally. This scale and innovation have earned us recognition as one of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2025, winner of Best Cross-Border Payments Solution at the PayTech Awards, and inclusion in FXC Intelligence’s Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Companies list. In 2024, we raised US$50 million in Series E funding at a US$1.4 billion valuation to accelerate network expansion, product innovation, and talent growth. With the B2B payments market projected to hit US$175 trillion by 2030, Nium offers ambitious builders the chance to shape the future of global money movement with the scale of a leader and the energy of a high-growth company. About the Role As the Deputy MLRO for Singapore, you will be working as part of Nium’s global, dynamic compliance team. The Compliance team oversees regulatory compliance, client onboarding, transaction monitoring, and the detection and prevention of financial crime, including money laundering and terrorist financing. Nium provides global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments. We were founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. Our platform enables banks, fintechs, and global businesses to move money instantly, everywhere.
Co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore with offices in 14 markets worldwide, we are entering one of the most exciting chapters in our journey. In March 2026, we delivered the largest month in our 11-year history with record revenue, record volumes, and EBITDA profitability. Today, Nium moves nearly $60B in payments annually, almost entirely for enterprises, while continuing to strengthen an already healthy balance sheet.
It is an incredible time to join us, and we are only just getting started.
Our payout network spans 190+ countries and 100 currencies, with 100 + corridors in real time. We power seamless transfers to accounts, wallets, and cards, support local collections in 35 markets, and as a principal card issuer on Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and UATP, Nium issues over 50 million card tokens every year. Backed by regulatory licenses in 40+ markets, we make it simple for our partners to onboard, integrate, and scale globally. This scale and innovation have earned us recognition as one of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2025, winner of Best Cross-Border Payments Solution at the PayTech Awards, and inclusion in FXC Intelligence’s Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Companies list.
In 2024, we raised US$50 million in Series E funding at a US$1.4 billion valuation to accelerate network expansion, product innovation, and talent growth. With the B2B payments market projected to hit US$175 trillion by 2030, Nium offers ambitious builders the chance to shape the future of global money movement with the scale of a leader and the energy of a high-growth company.
About the Role
As the Deputy MLRO for Singapore, you will be working as part of Nium’s global, dynamic compliance team. The Compliance team oversees regulatory compliance, client onboarding, transaction monitoring, and the detection and prevention of financial crime, including money laundering and terrorist financing.
Key Responsibilities Support the MLRO in overseeing and enhancing the company's AML/CFT program Conduct risk assessments and maintain key regulatory documentation, including the Key Regulatory Obligations Register, Compliance policies, and AML/CFT frameworks. Provide compliance and AML/CFT advisory support for new products, business models, and use cases. Drive improvements and efficiencies across end-to-end compliance operations through automation, technology, and machine-learning-enabled solutions. Ensure all Client Due Diligence requests and activities, including review of clients’ profile, risk rating, name screening, verification of documentations during the clients' lifecycle are resolved within agreed timeframes, and any issues or bottlenecks that arise are escalated in a timely manner. Perform periodic, trigger-based, and ad hoc AML reviews, ensuring adverse news and elevated risk factors are appropriately identified and escalated. Review and resolve transaction monitoring and name-screening alerts in a timely manner. Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) as required. Ensure accurate and timely regulatory and AML/CFT reporting to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Prepare compliance reports for senior management and Compliance Committees. Requirements Minimum 8 years’ experience in compliance roles within regulated environments. Strong expertise across Compliance and AML/CFT domains, including KYC/KYB, sanctions, and financial crime. Solid understanding of the Payments and Fintech industry. Prior experience in payments or fintech strongly preferred. ACAMS and/or ICA certification preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and implement scalable solutions. Demonstrated accountability, sound judgment, and a proactive, positive approach. Ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge the status quo, and drive sustainable process improvements. Proven ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with global regulatory developments. Fluency in English. What we offer at Nium We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work. We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend. We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more! We Thrive with Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Beware of recruitment scams: Be cautious of individuals impersonating Nium via WhatsApp, social media, email or unofficial websites. Do not respond, share personal or financial information, or make any payments . Nium will never ask candidates to transfer money or cryptocurrency as part of our recruitment process.
Location and market context
This job is based in Singapore on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Nium's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.
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Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.
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