12 Months Contract Analyst, Regulatory Monitoring & Testing #BJJ

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a 12-month contract Analyst to join the Regulatory Monitoring & Testing team in Singapore. The role supports the Head of Regulatory Monitoring & Testing in managing regulatory risks and strengthening the compliance framework.

You will execute risk-based monitoring, review testing programmes, and prepare regulatory and management reports across key laws such as Banking Act, SGX regulations, and PDPA.

Qualifications

• Degree in Banking & Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience in Regulatory Compliance, Monitoring & Testing, Compliance Assurance, Regulatory Risk, Internal Audit or Risk Management in banking/financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's regulatory requirements and key financial services legislation.
• Experience conducting risk-based monitoring, surveillance programmes, thematic reviews and control testing.
• Strong understanding of regulatory risk and internal control frameworks in banking/financial services.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• Good organisational and project management skills to manage multiple programmes and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Regulatory Monitoring & Testing in managing regulatory risks across the organisation.
• Conduct risk-based compliance monitoring programmes, including regulatory surveillance and thematic reviews.
• Review, develop and implement monitoring and testing programmes per laws and risk appetite.
• Develop monitoring tools, templates and reports to improve assurance activities.
• Ensure monitoring scopes are comprehensive and supported by testing.
• Plan and schedule monitoring programmes and track progress.
• Prepare high-quality monitoring and testing reports for Senior Management, Board and regulators.
• Collate regulatory information for management reporting and regulators.
• Coordinate information requests for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations and assess impact.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory risk

Monitoring & testing

Internal audit / risk management

Report writing

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor degree in Banking & Finance, Business, Accountancy, Law or Compliance

Job description

Our client is a leading regional banking group with a strong presence in Singapore and across Asia. The bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services to corporate, commercial, retail and wealth management clients. With a strong reputation for stability, innovation and professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established financial institution and gain valuable experience within the banking industry.

About the Role

12 Months Contract Analyst, Regulatory Monitoring & Testing #BJJ

Salary: S$5,000 – S$7,000 per month

Job Summary

The successful candidate will support the Head of Regulatory Monitoring & Testing, Singapore in managing regulatory risks and strengthening the overall regulatory compliance framework. The role will be responsible for executing risk-based compliance monitoring and surveillance programmes, providing independent assurance on compliance with key laws and regulations, and preparing regulatory and management reports.

The role will cover key regulatory areas, including the Banking Act, Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act, Personal Data Protection Act and other applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Regulatory Monitoring & Testing in managing and assessing regulatory risks across the organisation.
• Conduct risk-based compliance monitoring programmes, including regulatory surveillance and thematic reviews, to provide independent assurance over regulatory compliance.
• Review, develop and implement monitoring and testing programmes based on applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and the organisation's risk appetite.
• Develop and enhance monitoring tools, testing aids, templates and reports to improve the effectiveness and quality of compliance assurance activities.
• Ensure monitoring and testing scopes are appropriate, sufficiently comprehensive and supported by representative testing to provide meaningful independent assurance.
• Plan and schedule monitoring programmes to ensure timely completion and effective tracking of progress.
• Prepare high-quality monitoring and testing reports, clearly documenting findings, observations, risks and recommendations.
• Collate and prepare accurate and timely regulatory compliance information and reports for Senior Management, the Board, Head Office and regulators as required.
• Compile monthly regulatory monitoring and testing reports for management reporting and oversight.
• Support and manage regulatory inspections, internal audits and external audits, including coordinating information requests and providing timely and accurate responses to queries.
• Work closely with relevant business and support functions to understand processes and controls implemented to manage regulatory risks.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws, regulations and regulatory expectations, and assess their potential impact on the organisation's compliance monitoring framework.
• Perform other compliance monitoring, testing and regulatory risk-related activities as assigned.

Required Skills

• Degree in Banking & Finance, Business, Accountancy, Law, Compliance, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Monitoring & Testing, Compliance Assurance, Regulatory Risk, Internal Audit or Risk Management within the banking or financial services industry.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Singapore's regulatory requirements and key financial services legislation.
• Experience in conducting risk-based compliance monitoring, surveillance programmes, thematic reviews and control testing.
• Strong understanding of regulatory risk and internal control frameworks within a banking or financial services environment.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to assess complex regulatory requirements and identify potential compliance risks.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills, with the ability to articulate findings and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Good organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple monitoring programmes and meet tight deadlines.