Legal Consultant - Financial Services Regulatory / Payments Job at Axiom Law (Singapore)

Head of Regulatory Affairs Americas

We're making the world of digital assets accessible and secure for everyone. Joi...

Location

United States , Miami, Florida

Salary:

Not provided

Ledger

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 8 years experience at a financial regulatory agency or policymaking body, or covering regulatory topics in the legal, fintech, or financial services sectors
Prior crypto industry experience a plus
Knowledgeable about blockchain technology and the US and Latin America crypto-asset regulatory landscape
Knowledgeable about US and Latin American financial regulations, such as those applicable to crypto-asset service providers, payment services providers, E-money institutions, banks and custodians, securities and financial instrument issuers, and trading platforms
Specific knowledge of AML/CFT and financial sanctions law and international standards is desirable
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new regulatory subject matters and jurisdictions
Proven relationships with key stakeholders, such as those at regulatory agencies and international bodies, legislatures, and central banks
Fluency in English required
fluency in Spanish is strongly desired
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Responsibility

Build and maintain subject matter expertise of the changing regulatory landscape in the areas of digital assets, financial services and capital markets
Advise business units and senior leadership on the development and adaptation of products, business lines and business models in light of existing or anticipated regulatory requirements
Define and execute strategies to proactively influence the development of favorable digital asset regulation in North and South America
Coordinate with the Global Head of Policy on identifying and reacting to significant public policy challenges and opportunities with respect to Ledger’s business priorities
Build strong relationships with other regulatory professionals in the digital asset and traditional finance ecosystems, as well as with relevant governmental authorities and multinational bodies
Lead the development of Ledger’s responses to regulatory proposals, solicitations and consultations
Lead the response of Ledger to regulatory inquiries, examinations or investigations, and contribute to crisis response teams as assigned
Represent Ledger’s perspective on regulatory policy through public speaking and written thought leadership
Assist the Global Head of Policy in managing outside consultants and membership organisations

What we offer

Training: Get trained and gain experience in one of today's most exciting and growing industries
Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow
Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage
Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners
Vacation: 20 days of paid leave per year
Retirement: 401k with employer match
High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets, including Apple products
Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation
Discounts: Employee discount on all our products

Fulltime

Head of Regulatory Affairs Americas

As Head of Regulatory Affairs for the Americas, you will report to the Global He...

Location

United States , Washington, District of Columbia

Salary:

Not provided

Ledger

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 8 years experience at a financial regulatory agency or policymaking body, or covering regulatory topics in the legal, fintech, or financial services sectors. Prior crypto industry experience a plus
Knowledgeable about blockchain technology and the US and Latin America crypto-asset regulatory landscape
Knowledgeable about US and Latin American financial regulations, such as those applicable to crypto-asset service providers, payment services providers, E-money institutions, banks and custodians, securities and financial instrument issuers, and trading platforms
Specific knowledge of AML/CFT and financial sanctions law and international standards is desirable
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new regulatory subject matters and jurisdictions
Proven relationships with key stakeholders, such as those at regulatory agencies and international bodies, legislatures, and central banks
Fluency in English required
fluency in Spanish is strongly desired
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
comfort with public speaking

Job Responsibility

Build and maintain subject matter expertise of the changing regulatory landscape in the areas of digital assets, financial services and capital markets
Advise business units and senior leadership on the development and adaptation of products, business lines and business models in light of existing or anticipated regulatory requirements
Define and execute strategies to proactively influence the development of favorable digital asset regulation in North and South America
Coordinate with the Global Head of Policy on identifying and reacting to significant public policy challenges and opportunities with respect to Ledger’s business priorities
Build strong relationships with other regulatory professionals in the digital asset and traditional finance ecosystems, as well as with relevant governmental authorities and multinational bodies
Lead the development of Ledger’s responses to regulatory proposals, solicitations and consultations
Lead the response of Ledger to regulatory inquiries, examinations or investigations, and contribute to crisis response teams as assigned
Represent Ledger’s perspective on regulatory policy through public speaking and written thought leadership
Assist the Global Head of Policy in managing outside consultants and membership organisations

What we offer

Training: Get trained and gain experience in one of today's most exciting and growing industries
Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow
Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage
Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners
Vacation: 20 days of paid leave per year
Retirement: 401k with employer match
High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets, including Apple products
Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation
Discounts: Employee discount on all our products

Fulltime

Senior Regulatory Counsel

Senior Regulatory Counsel, APAC role at Airwallex. You will be based in Singapor...

Location

Singapore; Malaysia , Singapore; Kuala Lumpur

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with at least 8-10 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Sound working knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments or card issuing, in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, or the Philippines
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build trust with business, legal, compliance and external counsel stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented, with a clear track record of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Collaborative team player, embraces managing ambiguity, and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

Job Responsibility

Advising on all regulatory legal issues relating to select Southeast Asia jurisdictions, acting as the point of contact for cross-functional matters, regulatory analysis, and strategic advice
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues in select Southeast Asia jurisdictions, actively identifying and anticipating changes that may impact business operations or strategic objectives
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams to ensure robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licences in existing markets, providing regulatory mapping and licensing advice
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally, providing timely, pragmatic regulatory legal advice and risk assessments on various business initiatives
Manage external legal counsel and consultants, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support is aligned with Airwallex’s business drivers and risk appetite
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice, on Airwallex’s obligations with respect to regulatory submissions and filings in Southeast Asian jurisdictions, to Regulatory Compliance colleagues for their timely and accurate filings
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies, helping to shape policy and regulatory approaches relevant to the business

What we offer

Competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex
Collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen
Regular team building events
Freedom to be creative

Fulltime

Legal Consultant, Payment

We are currently seeking Payments Lawyers to join our ranks and support Fortune ...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-10 years of related experience
Deep understanding of regulations impacting payments systems and services in the region

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice and support on financial regulatory and payments frameworks across Southeast Asia including Singapore
Partner with product teams on licensing, compliance, and new launches
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments across key markets
Provide day-to-day legal guidance aligned with strategic goals
Draft and review internal policies, risk frameworks, and legal documentation related to payments and financial services

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

Regulatory Counsel

Airwallex’s Regulatory Legal team is a high-impact, collaborative group that pla...

Location

South Korea , Seoul

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with around 6-8 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Deep knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments, remittance, FX, and/or issuing, in South Korea
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented
Fluent in both English and Korean, strong ability to draft documents in both languages
Ability to influence, explain complex legal topics to non-lawyers, and frame business-relevant solutions
Collaborative team player, embraces managing ambiguity, and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

Job Responsibility

Be responsible for handling all regulatory legal issues relating to our business in Korea, and providing strategic advice to cross-functional stakeholders relating to our existing licenses and potential future license application(s) in Korea
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues in Korea
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams to ensure robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licence(s)
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally, providing timely, pragmatic regulatory legal advice and risk assessments on various business initiatives
Manage external legal counsel and consultants
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice on Airwallex’s regulatory compliance obligations with respect to ongoing regulatory compliance and submission of regulatory reports and filings in Korea
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Fulltime

Regulatory Counsel

You will be based in any of these locations (Vietnam/Indonesia/Phillipines/India...

Location

India; Indonesia; Vietnam; Philippines , Bangalore; Jakarta; Ho Chi Minh City; Manila

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with at least 6-8 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Sound working knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments or card issuing, in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions and/or India
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Collaborative team player
Experience using, deploying or developing RegTech, LegalTech or AI tools to enhance the legal function is ideal but not mandatory

Job Responsibility

Advising on all regulatory legal issues relating to select Southeast Asian jurisdictions and India
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licences
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally
Manage external legal counsel and consultants
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice on Airwallex’s obligations with respect to regulatory reportings and submissions
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Fulltime

Director, Regulatory Compliance, Asia

As Director, Regulatory Compliance, Asia you will deliver on the regulatory enga...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in law from a recognised university or analogous Compliance qualifications / experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance in a regulated financial institution, FinTech, legal / consulting firm, or combination of the above
Familiarity with financial regulatory laws, rules, regulations and industry best practices across the Asia region
Significant experience in a variety of regulatory legal or compliance roles, with experience in managing teams across multiple geographies
Experience in dealing with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Bank Negara Malaysia and other financial services regulators in Asia
Data proficiency - ability to work with data and leverage it for strategic decision-making
Outstanding time management, presentation, and relationship-building skills, coupled with the ability to understand the larger picture while operating in a focused manner
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
Ability to operate strategically and think creatively to solve complex regulatory compliance challenges
Experience with developing and/or maintaining a compliance program within a financial institution, preferably in respect of payments activity

Job Responsibility

Deliver the regulatory engagement strategy for the Airwallex entities in the region
Support the Airwallex Group’s expansion by managing the regulatory compliance components of licence authorisation processes
Act as a key stakeholder in relation to licence applications, business plan updates and information requests between Airwallex and our regulators
Ensure that our regulatory compliance and integrity risk reporting obligations are maintained for all Airwallex Group entities in the region
Support and / or manage on-site exams and inspections (in collaboration with our LRC colleagues)
Advise the business with respect to regulatory change initiatives with a particular focus on how to effectively manage compliance risk attached to new laws and regulations in the jurisdictions we operate
Develop policies, processes and provide advice in relation to regulatory risk obligations that exist within the 1st line business
Manage regulatory compliance risk within the Airwallex Risk Management Framework and associated escalation process (inc. the Group Risk Committee)
Advise the business in relation to conduct risk and ethics matters (where appropriate) relating to our financial services licences
Deliver the Compliance Monitoring Program

Fulltime

Manager, Regulatory Compliance

As Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Israel you will deliver on the regulatory eng...

Location

Israel , Tel Aviv

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of regulatory compliance experience in a financial institution, FinTech, legal / consulting firm, or combination of the above
Familiarity with financial regulatory laws, rules, regulations and industry best practices in Israel and more broadly across the EMEA region
Data proficiency - ability to work with data and leverage it for strategic decision-making
Ability to operate strategically and think creatively to solve complex regulatory compliance challenges
Superior communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex topics to a wide range of stakeholders including regulators, executive leadership, and front-line staff
Experience with developing and/or maintaining a compliance program within a financial institution, preferably in respect of payments activity
Exposure to licensing processes, regulatory expansion, and RegTech or technology-driven compliance solutions
Understanding of financial products and related conduct risk, ethics, and controls

Job Responsibility

Support the Airwallex Group’s expansion by managing the regulatory compliance components of licence authorisation processes
Act as a key stakeholder in relation to licence applications, business plan updates and information requests between Airwallex and our regulators
Ensure that our regulatory compliance and integrity risk reporting obligations are maintained in the region
Support and / or manage on-site exams and inspections (in collaboration with our LRC colleagues)
Advise the business with respect to regulatory change initiatives with a particular focus on how to effectively manage compliance risk attached to new laws and regulations in the jurisdictions we operate
Develop policies, processes and provide advice in relation to regulatory risk obligations that exist within the 1st line business
Manage regulatory compliance risk within the Airwallex Risk Management Framework and associated escalation process (inc. the Group Risk Committee)
Advise the business in relation to conduct risk and ethics matters (where appropriate) relating to our financial services licences
Deliver the Compliance Monitoring Program
Conduct targeted and thematic reviews on a wide range of topics to ensure appropriate organisational maturity

Fulltime

Legal Consultant - Financial Services Regulatory / Payments

Axiom Law

Location:
Singapore , Singapore

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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