AVP/VP Compliance – MAS-Regulated Platform Launch

Hudson Talent Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Talent Solutions seeks an AVP/VP to lead MAS compliance for a Singapore securities platform launch. The role is hands-on, interfacing with front office, technology and operations to ensure regulatory alignment and robust controls.

Based in the CBD, the role is five days a week, focusing on policy review, submissions, licensing queries and risk-based monitoring across AML/CFT, KYC and market conduct. MAS Fit and Proper applies; law/finance/accounting degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of compliance experience in a MAS-regulated financial institution.
• Background in regulatory compliance and advisory.
• Experience in securities, brokerage, capital markets, asset management or wealth management.
• MAS Fit and Proper criteria is required.
• Degree in law, finance or accounting; ICA/CAMS a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Review and update compliance policies, procedures and controls for institutional and retail businesses aligned with MAS requirements.
• Support the Head of Compliance on MAS matters, licensing queries, regulatory submissions and inspections.
• Provide day-to-day regulatory advice to front office, operations, technology and product teams on new products and platform features.
• Act as a compliance checkpoint during platform launch focusing on customer protection and conduct.
• Monitor AML/CFT, client due diligence, trade surveillance, market conduct and conflicts of interest; collaborate with KYC team.
• Design and run risk-based monitoring plans and product approval processes.
• Coordinate with external law firms on contract/document reviews.
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and committees; flag issues early.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness across the business.
• Must meet MAS Fit and Proper criteria; five days a week office-based in CBD.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

KYC/AML knowledge

Policy drafting

Stakeholder communication

Risk-based monitoring

Project coordination

Education

Law/Finance/Accounting degree

ICA/CAMS or similar qualifications (bonus)

Job description

Hudson Talent Solutions seeks an AVP/VP to lead MAS compliance for a Singapore securities platform launch. The role is hands-on, interfacing with front office, technology and operations to ensure regulatory alignment and robust controls.

Based in the CBD, the role is five days a week, focusing on policy review, submissions, licensing queries and risk-based monitoring across AML/CFT, KYC and market conduct. MAS Fit and Proper applies; law/finance/accounting degree preferred.