Head of Compliance M/F

Job description




Business type

Types of Jobs - Compliance / Financial Security




Job title

Head of Compliance M/F




Contract type

Permanent Contract




Management position

No




Job summary




What is the Opportunity?



1) Work as part of the creation of CACEIS Bank Singapore Branch, supporting the delivery of core elements of:

• The AML / Financial Crime and Regulatory Compliance Management Plan as it relates to acting as MLRO and Compliance Officer for CACEIS Bank Singapore Branch and the Funds to which it provides administration services.

2) Support the development of a strong and consistent compliance culture and alignment to CACEIS' operating model.



3) Work with the CACEIS Group AML/Financial Crime team to support the Business lines and adherence to policies and procedures.




What will you do?



Acting as MLRO and Compliance Officer for the business and its administered Funds:

• Investigate internal SARs submitted from the Business Line.


• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate business and customer risk assessments are in place and appropriate for the specific Fund.


• Develop or maintain Control plans for each client and Fund.


• Ensure the completion of, and Compliance control plans testing in a timely and effective manner.


• Collaborate with Group Corporate Compliance/AML team members for continuous improvement of processes and to share best practices.


• Prepare local management reports.


• Oversight and support management of higher risk business activities and relationships (including PEPs) as well as specific AML/CFT issues and exposures.


• Manage responses to local regulator inquiries, surveys, questionnaires and lead preparation for on-site reviews or audits.


• Manage preparation and maintenance of local procedures for the Funds.


• Take into consideration, incorporate and participate in enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.


• Liaise with the local regulator for any regulatory topic.

Region : Singapore




Working hours : 9:00am-6:00pm



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Supplementary Information




What's in it for you?



We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.


• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.


• A world-class training program in financial services.


• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Position location




Geographical area

Asia, Singapore




City

Singapore




Remote work

unauthorized




Candidate criteria




Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent




Academic qualification / Speciality

• University degree and/or appropriate designations as compliance professional, professional designation in other appropriate areas such as law, risk management and/or audit.

Level of minimal experience

6-10 years




Experience

• An officer with broad knowledge of the regulatory framework.


• Proven experience of AML Compliance on assessment of financial crime factors.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance framework e.g. Code of Practice for Funds Services Business and Collective Investment.


• Funds regulation.


• Ability and willingness to accept accountability, demonstrate initiative, work with limited direct supervision and support.


• Effective cross-unit cooperation, information sharing, etc.


• Creative/strategic/analytical thinker able to demonstrate sound analysis and judgment and provide sound, clear and practical advice to business.


• Strong verbal and written skills; ability to generate concise reports.


• Sound working knowledge of applicable internal policies and procedures.


• Sound working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, particularly including those associated with trust company business and fund services business.


• Accountable for deliverables and continuous improvement. Professional demeanor.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Partnership mentality with other functions.


• Strong time management and organizational skills / ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, flexible, team player.


• Proactive approach and ability to work on own initiative.


• Ability to conduct duties expediently, aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and hands-on approach.

Technical skills required

• Competent IT skills with sound knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.

Languages

English is mandatory, French is an asset.