Compliance Associate

Join one of the fastest-growing FinTech startups in South East Asia! HitPay is a one-stop payment platform for SMEs on a mission to empower businesses with easy access to digital payments. From no-code e-commerce plugins to affordable credit card readers we help thousands of merchants bring their business dreams to life.

HitPay is backed by Tiger Global Global Founders Capital Y Combinator HOF Capital and angel investors. We're expanding rapidly and are looking for a detail-oriented Compliance Associate to join us. This will be a 1 year contract role with the possibility to extend based on business needs.

About The Role

As a Compliance Associate you will play a key role in safeguarding HitPay’s operations through the execution of AML/CFT controls with a primary focus on name screening and customer due diligence (CDD) . You will be part of the compliance team supporting our regulated entities across multiple Asia Pacific markets ensuring our framework remains robust as the company scales.

This role is best suited for someone who is diligent analytical and comfortable working with data. Weekend work will be required to support operational coverage.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a compliance AML or risk role preferably in financial services payments or fintech.

• Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF regulations globally with an emphasis in APAC markets including Singapore Malaysia and Philippines.

• Familiarity with name screening systems sanctions and CDD processes.

• University degree in business banking finance or a related field.

• Additional qualifications in compliance (e.g. CAMS CTMA) will be an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of integrity and responsibility with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

• Able to work independently in a remote-first environment.

• Comfortable with weekend work and meeting operational deadlines.

• [Optional but preferred] Ability to read another regional language (e.g. Malay Bahasa Tagalog or Mandarin).

What You’ll Do

• Perform ongoing name screening of customers beneficial owners and related parties against sanctions PEP and adverse media lists.

• Review and disposition screening alerts escalating potential matches to senior compliance staff when necessary.

• Perform customer due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

• Identify and escalate potential concerns related to sanctions PEPs adverse media or suspicious activities.

• Maintain proper records and documentation of reviews and decisions for audit and regulatory purposes.

• Support the ongoing enhancement of compliance procedures and screening methodologies.

• Assist with other compliance monitoring activities (e.g. transaction monitoring STR preparation support) when required.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing fintech startup with regional exposure.

• Learning and development opportunities in compliance risk management and fintech regulations.

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.