Compliance Officer - Vice President

Location: Singapore, APAC; office-based Monday through Thursday with remote work available on Friday

Company

Global financial services firm operating regulated entities and investment vehicles across APAC.

What you will do

• Support the compliance strategy for sustainable business growth across APAC.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical advice to senior management and business colleagues.
• Manage regulatory filings, corporate governance, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements for APAC regulated entities and investment vehicles.
• Develop compliance training, maintain training records, and act as an internal compliance knowledge center.
• Conduct risk-based compliance monitoring and testing, support issue remediation, and improve compliance processes and controls.
• Advise on licensing, AML/KYC, staff compliance, cross-border distribution, and other regulatory matters while working with regulators and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, business controls, audit, accountancy, operations, or compliance consulting within financial services.
• Practical Singapore compliance experience, including regulatory filings, AML/KYC, compliance monitoring, and personal compliance.
• Strong knowledge of MAS requirements for capital markets services licence holders, including dealing in securities and funds management.
• Experience developing and delivering compliance training.
• Excellent written and spoken English, sound judgement, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of private markets, investment funds, or fund distribution.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments and cross-border requirements in Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with office attendance Monday through Thursday and remote work on Friday.
• Collaboration with regulatory and compliance professionals based in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
• Opportunity to work with senior management, regulators, business teams, and external stakeholders across APAC.
• Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.