Compliance VP

Our client is a well established financial institution that serves institutional and corporate clients across capital markets.

Description

1. KYC Advisory & Client Onboarding (PWM Focus):

• Act as the compliance lead for onboarding high net worth individuals and corporate clients under the Private Wealth Management (PWM) business.
• Review account opening requirements and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements relating to KYC, CDD, source of wealth/funds, beneficial ownership, and ongoing client risk assessments.
• Provide guidance to front office and onboarding teams on KYC/CDD requirements (including FATCA/CRS requirements), review high-risk or complex client profiles, third party fund transfer and large fund deposit/withdrawal reviews.
• Support periodic and event-driven client reviews, including enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and structures such as offshore entities, trusts, and nominee arrangements.

2. Control Room & Conduct Risk Management:

• Manage control room responsibilities, including maintaining the firm's restricted and watch lists, handling personal account dealing (PAD) approvals and monitoring, conflicts of interest management, entertainment & gift declarations, and annual employee attestation processes.

3. Policies, Training & Monitoring:

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure effective compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) obligations, and control room requirements.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments of AML/CFT controls and contribute to the firm's enterprise-wide AML/CFT risk assessment (EWRA).
• Assist in monitoring unusual transactions and preparing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where necessary.
• Deliver internal training sessions on KYC/AML obligations and control room requirements.
• Conduct sample testing and monitoring to ensure operational adherence to key compliance controls.

4. Regulatory Compliance & Filing:

• Assist in the interpretation and application of MAS regulations relating to AML/CFT, sanctions, and conduct obligations under the CMSL regulatory regime.
• Support internal reviews and audits related to compliance function.
• Support MAS-related filings and regulatory engagement, including FATCA/CRS reporting.
• Coordinate the licensing of appointed representatives and directors with MAS, and maintain related records.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant compliance experience in private wealth management compliance (preferably in brokerage house and/or private banks) with in-depth knowledge of MAS regulations.
• Strong understanding of Singapore's regulatory framework under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA), MAS Notices (especially AML/CFT requirements), and industry practices for CMSL holders.
• Proven experience advising on KYC matters and onboarding for high net worth individuals and corporate clients.
• Familiarity with MAS Notices (e.g. MAS Notice SFA 04-N02), MAS Guidelines, FATF standards, and control room operations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to collaborate with front office and operations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.

Job Offer

• Good remuneration with above the market variable bonus
• Great benefits like cash allowances and Insurance coverage for dependents
• Comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in Compliance within a thriving financial services environment. Apply now to take the next step in your professional journey.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd. (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Gavin Teo (Lic No: R1328332 / EA No.: 18S9099) on +65 6416 9835.