Compliance Manager - Private Equity

This is a generalist role with a focus on regulatory compliance and the candidate will cover not only local regulatory matters but will also gain exposure to a broader set of regional and global projects and ongoing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in local regulations and its applicability to a fund management business and is looking to take his/her career to the next level by growing further to a broad regional focus over time.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise the management of a broad range of regulatory compliance matters with a primary focus on (but not limited to) Singapore and the broader Asia region
• Review various license applications and regulatory filings
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on the development of compliance manuals, policies and procedures
• Supervise the development of systems to track and monitor our regulatory risk, compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Review reports and ensure timely submission of reports to various regulators particularly MAS
• Provide guidance on the due diligence exercise in relation to investment/ fund activities and advise on the remedial action in relation to any compliance issues identified. Escalate the issues to Compliance Manager / Director, Compliance as and when required
• Establish compliance training framework and conduct the compliance training programme for internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain regulatory relationship with MAS and respond to queries from MAS
• Undertake various ad hoc compliance projects and initiatives as required from time to time

Key Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
• Professional compliance qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CFE) would be preferred
• At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in compliance, especially in asset management 
• Good knowledge of the Singapore rules and regulations applicable to fund management business, knowledge of other regional rules and regulations will be beneficial