Fintech Compliance - Leader

I. JOB PURPOSE

The Fintech Compliance – Leader is responsible for supporting legal and regulatory compliance 

activities for the Company's fintech and digital business operations. The role works closely with internal 

teams to ensure products and operations are compliant with Vietnamese regulatory requirements and 

industry best practices.

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fintech Legal & Regulatory Advisory

• Provide end-to-end legal and compliance advice for fintech and digital financial service 

activities, including intermediary payment services, bank partnerships and related regulated 

products.

• Conduct legal and regulatory reviews of business models, products, customer flows, features, 

policies and contractual arrangements to ensure compliance with applicable Vietnamese laws 

and regulations.

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on fintech operations; provide 

timely, practical recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders.

2. Regulatory Compliance & AML/CFT

• Support and oversee ongoing compliance with AML/CFT regulations applicable to 

intermediary payment service providers and related fintech activities.

• Review, develop and update internal AML/CFT policies, procedures, risk assessments and 

control frameworks.

• Coordinate and support regulatory inspections, audits and examinations, including 

preparing documentation, explanations and remediation plans.

• Work closely with Risk, Operations and Technology teams to identify, manage and remediate 

compliance risks.

3. Corporate Legal Governance & Licensing

• Handle corporate legal governance matters for fintech entities, including enterprise 

registration, corporate changes, statutory filings and internal authorizations.

• Lead or support licensing and post-licensing compliance, including but not limited to: 

o Enterprise Registration Certificates (ERC);

o Intermediary Payment Service Licenses;

o E-commerce licenses and other relevant permits.

• Maintain and monitor compliance with licensing conditions and ongoing regulatory 

obligations.

4. Contractual Review & Business Support

• Review, negotiate and advise on contracts related to fintech and digital business operations, 

including banking cooperation, financial service partnerships, technology services and 

platform-related agreements.

• Provide business-oriented legal guidance to Product, Technology, Risk, Operations and 

Commercial teams to enable compliant and efficient execution of initiatives.

5. Regulatory Liaison & Reporting

• Support line managers in liaising with regulators and competent authorities, including the 

State Bank of Vietnam, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Public Security and other 

agencies.

• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, reports, notifications and explanations as required by 

law.

• Coordinate internal responses to regulatory inquiries and track follow-up actions.

III. REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (preferred HCMC University of Law, Hanoi University of Law, HCMC 

University of Economics and Law - HCMC National University, Law Department - HCMC 

University of Economics, Law School - Hanoi National University); completion of a Lawyer 

Training Program and/or having Lawyer Practicing Certificate and/or High School Diploma 

granted by a gifted school are advantage(s). 

• 7–9 years of experience in legal and/or compliance roles, preferably within fintech, payment 

services, digital platforms or regulated technology companies. 

• Working knowledge of Vietnamese regulations on payment services, AML/CFT and related 

digital business activities. 

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits or authority engagements is preferred. 

• Good contract review and legal drafting skills in a business environment. 

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. 

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken). 

• Detail-oriented, responsible and capable of working independently in a fast-paced 

environment