Job Description

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About Sleek

Sleek is on a mission to revolutionize how entrepreneurs operate their business. We want to give small business owners peace of mind and the power of online solutions to allow them to focus on what they do best - growing their business. As we work for our thousands of customers, we gather millions of data points about their business, and in turn we transform those into useful, actionable insights and recommendations to accelerate their growth through smart algorithms.

We are a team of 500 builders from 18 countries, with offices in Singapore, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK committed to delivering a delightful experience to our clients!

Summary of Role

Are you an experienced compliance professional with a proven track record in navigating regulatory requirements while facilitating business growth? As our Head of Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our fintech organization operates within the bounds of regulatory compliance. Your role will require assertiveness, independence, pragmatism, and a data-driven approach to strike the right balance between business needs and regulatory requirements.
As the Head of Compliance, what will you be doing?

• Act as designated Compliance Officer for the purposes of Sleek\'s Major Payment Institution licence, and do all things necessary for the undertaking of the role.
• Monitor Sleek\'s new services and product launches to ensure compliance with existing legal and regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Provide strategic leadership for the compliance function, guiding the executive team on regulatory matters.
• Stay abreast of financial regulations and industry-specific requirements, ensuring that our operations comply with all applicable laws.
• Balance the organization\'s business objectives with regulatory obligations, finding pragmatic solutions to compliance challenges.
• Utilize data and analytics to inform compliance strategies and decisions, implementing proactive compliance measures.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks, taking necessary actions to address potential issues.
• Lead and mentor the compliance team of about 10 officers, fostering a culture of excellence and independence.
• Manage relationships with regulators, ensuring transparency and cooperation when required.
• Oversee compliance audits and assessments, addressing findings and implementing improvements.
• Ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting, both internally and externally.
• Develop compliance training programs and initiatives for staff to enhance regulatory awareness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and update compliance policies and procedures.
• Defend compliance decisions confidently and independently, advocating for the organization\'s compliance posture.

Requirements:

We would love to get to know you if you have the following:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a compliance role, with a total of around 10 years of professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements, with a strong understanding of the fintech and/or banking industry.
• Proficiency in using data and analytics to inform compliance strategies and decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, with the ability to inspire and lead a compliance team.
• An assertive and independent mindset, with the ability to defend compliance decisions effectively.
• A pragmatic and business-oriented approach to compliance, able to balance business needs with regulatory requirements.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to evolving compliance challenges.
• Positive attitude, consultative approach and self motivation are all essential.
• Strong personal and social skills, with a high sense of urgency.

If you are a compliance professional with the skills and determination to lead our organization\'s compliance efforts while facilitating business growth, we invite you to join our team and shape the compliance landscape of our fintech firm.

Benefits:

More about Sleek!

At Sleek, we work in a fast-paced start-up environment. We have a strong culture built around our five core values: Simplicity, Loyalty, Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Kindness. As a deliberately multicultural team, our team comprises more than 18 nationalities and spoken languages.

We consider the company\'s success to be a result of committed individual and team efforts, and are looking to onboard talented and creative people who want to make a difference. is a passion, and as an equal opportunity employer we aim at making the world a better place. We are the 1st international incorporation and accounting brand to achieve B Corp certification status, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental impact performance. With a strong commitment to also make Sleek a great place to work, we offer a flexible working environment where we empower every team member to be the best they can be - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age or identity.

If you think you would be a good fit for our mission, we look forward to hearing from you!

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