Regulatory Compliance Manager (Contract – Global Payments Industry)
About the Opportunity A global payments company has engaged our consulting firm to provide
Regulatory Compliance support
across the Asia-Pacific region. This is a
contract opportunity
for an experienced compliance professional to join a dynamic APAC compliance team and contribute to the company’s ongoing expansion of its payment services licenses across Southeast Asia. You will play a key role in ensuring that all operations comply with local and regional regulatory requirements while maintaining robust governance, documentation, and control standards. Key Responsibilities Support the
day-to-day regulatory compliance operations
within the APAC team, covering Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. Prepare and submit
regulatory reports
and supporting documentation as required by regional authorities. Draft and maintain
internal policies, compliance manuals, and control documents . Coordinate and organise
governance, risk, and compliance meetings , including board and committee materials. Assist with
complaint resolution
and
regulatory investigation responses . Review and implement
capital adequacy and financial crime compliance controls . Liaise with internal governance, risk, and audit teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards. Contribute to continuous improvement of compliance processes and control frameworks. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field. Minimum
8 years of experience
in
regulatory compliance
within the
financial services, payments, or fintech
industry. Proven understanding of
financial crime compliance (AML / CFT, KYC, FATCA / CRS)
and
regulatory reporting
obligations. Familiarity with
capital adequacy requirements ,
payment licensing , and
regulatory frameworks
in Malaysia and / or Singapore. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft and review formal documentation. Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills — able to work independently and think laterally. Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Available to start
in January 2026
(subject to onboarding timelines). We Offer Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite. Compensation commensurate with qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors. An inspirational place to do your best work, engage meaningfully, and continually develop skills and competencies. About Us As a next-generation human capital firm, we connect the best talent to transform and deliver high-value projects for global clients in areas like Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation. Our consulting model offers flexibility and control to define your career path. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our culture. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the success of our clients, colleagues, and partners. Direct applications only; no agencies will be accepted. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
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Compliance Manager • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia