Compliance Manager at YouTrip

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Sanctions Compliance, Suspicious Transaction Reporting, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Development, Stakeholder Advising, Regulatory Reporting, Supervisory Engagement, Regulatory Advisory, Fintech, Payment Platform, MLRO Coordination, Framework Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Asia Pacific. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$15 billion in total payment value annually. Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. YouTrip has raised over US$110 million to date, including its recent Series B round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners—underscoring strong investor confidence in its mission to transform digital financial services across the Asia Pacific. Recognised as World Economic Forum’s Global Innovator 2025, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies (2025, 2024), and LinkedIn’s Top Startup (2024, 2023), YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses. Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions. Responsibilities: Assume the responsibilities of our local Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), including coordinating Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance efforts, and suspicious transaction reporting (STR) for our operations. Develop, communicate and implement a systematic approach in managing risks and advising senior stakeholders on risk related matters arising from new business initiatives and/or changes in the regulatory requirements. Report into the Group Head of Compliance and partnering closely with the Group C-suite including our founders on global key initiatives. Be responsible for developing and managing local compliance frameworks and policies to ensure compliance with regulations, codes of conducts, and best practices. Serve as the local Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) with overall responsibility for the jurisdiction’s AML/CTF and sanctions compliance framework, including suspicious transaction reporting and engagement with relevant authorities. Act as the principal compliance advisor to the local business, enabling growth by providing clear, risk-based guidance on regulatory obligations, new products, and strategic initiatives. Lead the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of the local compliance framework, ensuring policies, procedures and controls meet applicable regulatory expectations while remaining scalable for a high-growth fintech environment. Own and manage the company’s regulatory relationship within the jurisdiction, including supervisory engagements, regulatory reporting, consultations and inspections, while coordinating with Group Compliance on regulatory positioning and communications. Provide embedded regulatory advisory across Product, Engineering, Operations, Risk, Marketing and Partnerships to ensure regulatory requirements are considered early in product design and operational processes. Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, enforcement trends and supervisory expectations, translating them into practical implementation plans in coordination with Group Compliance and Legal. 5-8 years of expertise in compliance within the financial services industry. Professional qualifications such as CAMS and/or familiarity with calibration of transaction monitoring thresholds and parameters will be an added advantage. Experience in a fintech / payment firm or regulatory function will be highly advantageous. Strong ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including relevant regulators. You are capable of navigating ambiguity, and adapting to changing circumstances and regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

The role involves assuming the responsibilities of the local Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), coordinating AML, CTF, and sanctions compliance, and reporting suspicious transactions. The manager will also develop and implement a systematic approach to managing risks and advising senior stakeholders on regulatory matters.