APAC Markets Compliance VP - Regulatory & Risk Partner

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a Vice President, Compliance for Markets Compliance, APAC. The role provides day-to-day regulatory guidance to Global Markets and Treasury stakeholders across APAC from Singapore, ensuring alignment with Singapore and regional regulations.

Responsibilities include advising on regulated activities, maintaining compliance policies, and coordinating governance with Legal, Risk, Operations, and regional teams.

Qualifications

• University degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Relevant experience in compliance, legal, regulatory advisory, risk management, audit, or front office control within a bank, regulator, or professional services firm is essential.
• Sound knowledge of compliance regulations (Singapore) applicable to markets and financial services activities, including Securities & Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act, Banking Act, MAS notices and guidelines, and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day compliance advice to Global Markets and Treasury APAC stakeholders.
• Support reviews of new products, business initiatives, and client communications from a compliance perspective.
• Advise on regulatory requirements for regulated activities and investor classification.
• Review and maintain markets-related compliance policies and guidelines.
• Monitor testing and thematic reviews covering markets compliance risks.
• Identify and remediate compliance issues, control gaps, incidents, breaches, and findings.
• Support governance forums, committee reporting, regulatory submissions, and dashboards.
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk, Operations and regional teams on markets matters.
• Track regulatory developments and assess impact on markets activities, controls, and training needs.
• Deliver targeted compliance training and awareness sessions for front office and support functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team oriented

Integrity

Attention to detail

Ownership

Accountability

Education

University degree

Job description

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a Vice President, Compliance for Markets Compliance, APAC. The role provides day-to-day regulatory guidance to Global Markets and Treasury stakeholders across APAC from Singapore, ensuring alignment with Singapore and regional regulations.

Responsibilities include advising on regulated activities, maintaining compliance policies, and coordinating governance with Legal, Risk, Operations, and regional teams.