AVP - Compliance (Policy & Planning)

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Compliance and Policy Management specialist to support governance and strategy planning. The role includes managing compliance training, regulatory assessments, and policy updates. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the financial sector, with strong stakeholder management skills and a background in regulatory analysis.

Qualifications

• 5 years of financial sector experience with 4-5 years in related roles.
• Experience in regulatory analysis and implementation.
• MAS Regulatory liaison experience is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely reporting to Head Office and local management committees.
• Coordinate the submission of Compliance Action Program plans to Head Office.
• Provide advisory services for compliance with policies.
• Review and update policies for alignment with regulations.
• Assess impact of new regulations on internal policies.
• Coordinate compliance training programs for employees.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Effective writing

Regulatory analysis

Comprehension skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g. Accountancy, Business Studies, Law)

Job description

Overview

The role is critical in supporting the Section Head and Team Lead in executing the functions of the Policy & Planning team. The staff(candidate) will contribute to governance, strategy planning, policy management, regulatory compliance and training initiatives to ensure the organisation's compliance framework aligns with local regulations and Head Office's policy.

Responsibilities

1. Governance & Reporting: Manage timely reporting to Head Office and local management committees. Act as the main liaison for flash reporting incidents related to Compliance and AML matters. Oversee secretariat functions for Compliance committees, ensuring effective communication and documentation.
2. Strategy & Financial Planning: Manage the coordination and submission of Compliance Action Program plans to Head Office. Prepare budget plans and expense management. Monitor Compliance initiatives and achievement to enhance compliance culture and organizational performance.
3. Entertainment & Gift Advisory: Provide advisory services and assess Entertainment & Gift requests for compliance with policies.
4. Policy Management: Review and update policies to align with regulations and Head Office directives. Maintain the policy register and engage stakeholders to ensure policies are current and effective.
5. Regulatory Compliance: Assess the impact of new regulations on internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to update policies for compliance with regulatory changes.
6. Compliance Training: Coordinate and oversee compliance training programs to ensure employees understand relevant policies and regulations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g. Accountancy, Business Studies, Law)
• 5 years of financial sector experience, with 4-5 years in related roles.
• Experience in regulatory analysis and implementation.
• Possess strong stakeholder management skills, effective writing and comprehension skills.
• MAS Regulatory liaison experience will be viewed favorably.