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Job Description
" To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination! " - that’s our mission at foodpanda (small ‘f’).
- Assisting with the creation of a comprehensive regulatory compliance program and governance structure for entities across APAC.
- Supporting the business in its license application with the MAS. Acting as the primary point of contact for inquiries from the regulator(s) and reviews relating to regulatory compliance matters.
- Serving as a business adviser and subject matter expert for new business and payment products and particularly in relation to the identification and assessment of AML / TF risk and development of mitigating compliance processes, controls and measures (e.g. KYC, Transaction monitoring etc.)
- Developing and rolling out relevant regulatory policies and procedures (AML / TF, Transaction monitoring, KYC / CDD etc.) and identifying where adjustments (including adjustments to products and/or services) may be needed.
- Initiating, and promptly replying to ad-hoc compliance issues as appropriate, and supporting business stakeholders and management in understanding compliance-related risks and management of such risks.
- Demonstrating an ability to interpret e-money, payment services and other regulatory requirements and assess operational compliance with those requirements with a key focus on financial crime
- Supporting the coordination of audits (internal/external) on compliance
- Instructing external law firms and external counsel as required.
- Partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders and liaising with our Berlin HQ legal and compliance teams to ensure common standards and practices.
- Bachelor of Laws degree with approximately five (5) years of post-qualification experience.
- Qualified to practise law in a common law jurisdiction.
- Experience in the field of compliance with a focus on regulatory compliance or other relevant compliance oversight experience
- Industry experience with Fintech and e-money in a Singapore payment services setting with extensive knowledge of applicable central bank regulations and other relevant industry regulations is preferred
- Background working with a reputable law firms or as an in-house counsel, ideally with e-commerce, internet or tech companies and a passion for technology, big data, data governance and data privacy.
- Experience in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, startup/technology environments will be an advantage.
- Commercially astute, highly-drive and pragmatic, with strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively, and efficiently communicate complex legal concepts to internal stakeholders.
- Good interpersonal skills; organised and meticulous. Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure
- A dynamic and challenging work environment.
- A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
- A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
- A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
- Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!