Assistant Vice President, Compliance

Mizuho Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking experienced compliance professionals to join its regional compliance team. The role involves managing compliance risk, supporting policy development, and fostering a positive compliance culture. The ideal candidate should have 4-8 years of compliance experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for creating impactful change.

Qualifications

• At least 4 to 8 years' experience in compliance or related functions.
• Strong technical compliance expertise and understanding of corporate governance.
• Good understanding of banking products, services, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and execution of compliance policies.
• Conduct gap analysis between head office policies and in-country laws.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Asia-Pacific Corporate Function Coordination Department - Regional Compliance

Company Profile

MIZUHO BANK IS SEEKING EXPERIENCED COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONALS TO JOIN ITS REGIONAL COMPLIANCE TEAM TO MANAGE COMPLIANCE RISK FOR THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION. THE APAC GENERAL COMPLIANCE TEAM WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY AND EXECUTION OF BEST IN CLASS COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, COMPLIANCE TRAINING PROGRAMME AND COMPLIANCE REPORTING PROCESS, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO:

• FACILITATE THE REVIEW OF HEAD OFFICE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS AGAINST IN-COUNTRY LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND THE DEVIATIONS, DRAFT CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR APAC REGION
• SUPPORT ALIGNMENT OF AN APPROPRIATE REPORTING PROCESS TO ASSIST THE MANAGEMENT IN THEIR OVERSIGHT OF COMPLIANCE RISK AND PREPARE STATE OF COMPLIANCE REPORTS
• PROMOTE A POSITIVE COMPLIANCE CULTURE AND AWARENESS BY ASSISTING WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND ROLL OUT OF APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMES OR TRAINING FOR STAFF
• PERFORM AD-HOC COMPLIANCE TASKS AS DIRECTED BY THE HEAD OF APAC GENERAL COMPLIANCE TEAM AND / OR APAC REGIONAL CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Job Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, delivery and execution of best in class compliance policies, training and reporting including compliance risk appetite, metrics and escalation
• Support any gap analysis between head office policies and requirements and in-country laws and requirements, and draft consistent guidance for APAC offices
• Assist to drive regional consistency and minimum standards
• Support the identification, assessment and management of key compliance risks
• Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders
• Provide support and guidance to country compliance teams

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 4 to 8 years' experience in compliance, legal or other controls related function in the financial services industry
• Knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programmes
• Good understanding of banking products, services and processes
• Strong technical compliance expertise and understanding of corporate governance
• Highly motivated team player
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills, ability to lead, influence and collaborate with people across different cultures and backgrounds
• Adaptable, resilient and passionate about making a difference
• Strong attention to detail
• Subject matter expert, experience dealing with complex issues, forward-looking, solutions-oriented, ability to be hands-on

If you are a compliance professional with a passion for change and transformation, a desire to join a new team with a mandate to build for the future, and a conviction to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for these roles at Mizuho Bank.

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The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of nearly USD 2...

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