À propos de ce poste MLRO Thailand chez Xendit
Xendit is an enterprise payments platform powering complex financial operations across Southeast Asia and global markets. We provide a unified API layer combining payment processing, global payouts, localized FX, identity compliance, and fraud protection. As a trusted financial partner backed by top-tier global investors, Xendit processes high-throughput transaction flows for leading global platforms including Meta, Traveloka, ByteDance, Wise, and Grab, building resilient payment infrastructure to drive regional commerce forward.
Role Purpose
The MLRO is the appointed Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) officer responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing effectiveness of Xendit Thailand's AML/CFT, sanctions and financial crime compliance framework. The role acts as the primary liaison with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), law enforcement agencies and other regulators e.g. Bank of Thailand (BOT).
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Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Compliance or related discipline.
- At least 8 years' experience in AML/CFT, financial crime compliance or regulatory compliance within banks, payment service providers, fintech or financial institutions.
- Experience engaging directly with AMLO or other financial regulators.
- Strong knowledge of the Payment Systems Act, AMLO AML/CFT requirements, sanctions obligations and relevant international standards (FATF).
- Professional certification such as ACAMS, ICA or equivalent is preferred.
Core Competencies
- Strong regulatory judgement and risk management mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Commercially minded while maintaining regulatory independence.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced fintech environment.
- High integrity and sound ethical standards.
Authority
The MLRO has authority to escalate material AML/CFT issues directly, Head of Compliance, senior management and the Board, request information from all business units, require remediation of AML/CFT control weaknesses, and independently determine STR filing decisions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Key Regulatory References
- Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (as amended)
- Relevant AMLO Notifications
- Bank of Thailand regulations applicable to Payment Service Providers
- FATF Recommendations
