About the role
Vell is a fast-growing fintech company building digital payment and mobile app solutions to make cross-border and everyday financial services simpler, faster and more accessible. Built on strong compliance foundations and scalable technology, Vell is designed for global expansion. Our long-term vision is to evolve beyond remittance into broader financial ecosystem that supports modern, borderless commerce. We are building a company that values ownership, clarity, and high standards. Join us in reshaping the future of financial services.
As we expand internationally, maintaining strong regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention frameworks is critical to our operations. We are seeking a Compliance Officer / MLRO based in Singapore to oversee the company's AML/CTF compliance program and regulatory obligations for Singapore operations. This role will ensure Vell maintains robust compliance controls aligned with regulatory expectations while supporting the company's growth across the Asia-Pacific region. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, global compliance teams and product teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the company’s AML/CFT compliance framework for Singapore operations.
- Ensure policies and procedures comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Conduct periodic AML risk assessments and recommend control improvements.
- Review suspicious transactions and investigate potential financial crime risks.
- Ensure appropriate escalation and reporting procedures are followed.
- Maintain oversight of transaction monitoring processes.
- File Suspicious Transaction Reports and other regulatory reports as required.
- Maintain compliance documentation and regulatory records.
- Support regulatory submissions and reporting obligations.
- Conduct internal compliance monitoring and control testing.
- Identify regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Provide compliance guidance to operational and product teams.
- Serve as a key compliance contact for regulatory matters in Singapore.
- Support regulatory reviews, audits, and licensing processes where applicable.
Requirements
- Experience in AML/CFT compliance within fintech, payments, banking, or financial services
- Strong understanding of financial crime risks in digital financial services
- Experience reviewing suspicious transactions and conducting investigations
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting and compliance monitoring
- Must be resident in Singapore
Skills & technologies
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- High attention to detail and professional integrity
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them operationally
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills