About Payoneer
Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.
By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.
The APAC Regulatory Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and strategy for the significant regulatory matters for Payoneer across the Asia-Pacific region. The role will also support regulatory initiatives in the Middle East as part of Payoneer’s global regulatory strategy. The position is based in Singapore and will report to the Senior Director, Regulatory Counsel – APAC in Singapore.
Singapore | Hybrid | Full time
What you’ll do
- Providing legal advice to assist Payoneer in the evaluation and management of significant and complex payments and financial services industry regulatory matters across APAC jurisdictions, with additional support for the Middle East region
- Supporting the regional Compliance teams in building and maintaining good working relationships with regulators
- Supporting regulatory licensing, authorisation, and supervisory matters, including preparation for and engagement with regulators in connection with licence applications
- Researching, analyzing and determining effects of quickly evolving regulations in multiple markets, and keeping current on issues and upcoming regulatory changes that may impact Payoneer’s strategic goals and objectives
- Liaising and working with outside counsel across the region
- Supporting business, marketing and other teams with the development of new services, and fostering strong relationships across multiple functional areas
- Supporting the Senior Director, Regulatory Counsel – APAC and SAMENA, Global Regulatory Counsel and Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer in formulating Payoneer’s regulatory and public policy strategy
Who you are
- Eligible to work/live in Singapore
- Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore or in another common law jurisdiction (e.g. UK, Australia, or Hong Kong), and eligible to work in-house in Singapore.
- At least 4-5 years of legal experience, with a focus on financial services, payments, fintech or regulatory advisory. Payments industry experience is preferred.
- Experience working directly with regulators and regulatory authorities or exposure to licensing matters is an advantage but not strictly required.
- Experience supporting cross-border regulatory projects in particular in Middle East is a plus but not required
- Ability to evaluate fact situations, identify legal issues, analyze and understand statutes, regulations and recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Ability to provide practical legal advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders on matters of significant importance to the company.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to handle a diverse set of issues and provide a high level of service to internal customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- An open communicator with skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Flexibility for occasional travel.
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We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
Skills Required
- Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore or in another common law jurisdiction
- At least 4-5 years of legal experience in financial services, payments, fintech or regulatory advisory
- Ability to evaluate legal issues and recommend courses of action
- Ability to provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders
- Experience working directly with regulators is an advantage
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in the US is described as fully funded for medical, dental, and vision. Feedback suggests this materially boosts the value of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes 20 PTO days and supportive flexibility such as work-from-home reimbursements. These elements are frequently cited as enhancing work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle perks such as wellness stipends, free Friday lunches, stocked kitchens, and office events are highlighted. These extras are seen as augmenting overall compensation value.
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What We Do
Payoneer is the financial technology company empowering borderless businesses to transact, do business, and grow globally. Founded in 2005, we're here to enable entrepreneurs and businesses in 190+ countries and territories to succeed in the global economy. Our all-in-one financial platform is built to removes barriers and simplify cross-border commerce, making it easier for millions of SMBs to pay and get paid, manage their funds across multiple currencies, and grow their businesses.
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