Marc Ma
About Marc Ma
Marc Ma is a Senior Compliance Manager at MatchMove with extensive experience in regulatory and compliance roles across various financial institutions in Singapore.
Company
Marc Ma is currently working at MatchMove as a Senior Compliance Manager. He began his tenure there in 2022 and is based in Singapore. MatchMove is a financial technology company that provides payment solutions, often requiring rigorous compliance measures, which Marc oversees.
Title
Marc Ma holds the title of Senior Compliance Manager. In this capacity, he is responsible for ensuring that MatchMove adheres to all relevant regulations and standards. His role is pivotal in safeguarding the company's operations against legal and regulatory risks.
Professional Background in Regulatory Compliance
Marc Ma has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, having worked in various roles over the years. Before his current position at MatchMove, he served as the Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager at Delivery Hero Singapore Pte Ltd (Foodpanda) from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he spent four years at Singtel as a Regulatory Manager, from 2016 to 2020. He also worked at Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd as a Regulatory Compliance Assistant Manager in 2015, and at Phillip Securities Pte Ltd as a Senior Compliance Officer from 2011 to 2015. His entry into the regulatory field was at the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre Limited (FIDReC), where he served as a Case Manager from 2009 to 2010.
Earlier Career and Financial Consultation Roles
Before focusing on compliance and regulatory roles, Marc Ma held several positions in financial consultation. He worked as an Assistant Manager, Personal Financial Consultant at OCBC Bank from 2007 to 2009, and at Standard Chartered Bank as a Personal Financial Consultant from 2005 to 2006. He also spent 8 months as a Financial Planning Consultant in the Bancassurance Sales Department at Aviva from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Qualifications
Marc Ma possesses a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business Finance from RMIT University, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from the University of London, although the duration of this study is noted from 1970 to 2017. Additionally, he completed his GCE 'A' Levels at Jurong Junior College in 1998.
Expertise in Regulatory Frameworks
Marc Ma is skilled in navigating complex regulatory frameworks such as the Payment Services Act and the Financial Advisers Act. He also has in-depth knowledge of the Securities & Futures Act and MAS Notices and Guidelines. His expertise in these areas has been a crucial aspect of his roles in compliance management, ensuring that the organizations he works for remain compliant with regulatory standards.