Chief Compliance Officer

CharteredPartners.com; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance and regulatory firm in Singapore is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to oversee compliance programs in APAC. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of senior-level compliance experience, preferably in financial services or pharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in law and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing compliance initiatives, fostering a culture of compliance, and ensuring adherence to legal regulations. A high level of integrity and ability to handle regulatory matters is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a senior compliance management role.
• In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory guidelines impacting publicly traded companies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the most senior compliance professional in APAC overseeing compliance programs.
• Collaborate with executives to foster a culture of compliance.
• Establish effective compliance and anti-money laundering programs.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Global Chief Compliance Officer and the General Counsel, the Chief Compliance Officer will serve as the most senior compliance professional in APAC, responsible for all aspect of the compliance programs, including without limitation, policies, training, communications, risk assessments, monitoring and investigations.
• Establish and maintain an appropriate culture of compliance throughout the organization, consistent with the expectations of our leaders and regulators.
• Collaborate with senior executives to establish and maintain an appropriate tone at the top; empower Team Members to act with integrity and to feel confident they can report areas of potential non-compliance.
• Implement the Company's Code of Conduct and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including without limitation all reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective compliance and anti-money laundering programs that satisfy all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain an effective anti-corruption program that satisfies all legal and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the requirements of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA) and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Serve as the chair of the Compliance Committee and ensure effective reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Establish and maintain an effective compliance investigations program to ensure that internal investigations and disciplinary actions are handled fairly and consistently across the organization.
• Respond effectively to inquiries from government regulators and agencies.
• Respond effectively to internal audit reports and recommendations.
• Establish and maintain an effective third-party risk management program, including without limitation vendor background investigations and employee background checks.
• Manage conflict of interest matters.
• Serve as a point of contact for regulatory authorities on compliance-related matters.
• Provide compliance support for other departments, including without limitation operations, international marketing, surveillance, security, IT, cybersecurity, HR and legal.
• Work closely with HR and other departments, as appropriate, to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training as well as ongoing training for new Team Members and Managers.
• Work closely with management on the development and maintenance of policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
• Institute and maintain an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the Compliance Hotline; (b) heightened awareness of Standards of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Provide reports to Management on a regular basis and as directed or requested to keep Legal, Senior Management and the Global Chief Compliance Officer informed of operational matters and progress of compliance efforts.
• Monitor the performance of the Company's compliance programs and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

Education & Certification

• Degree in Law is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in a senior level management compliance role, preferably in either the financial services or pharmaceutical sectors.

Other Prerequisites

• Fluency in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and a high level of comfort presenting to large groups.
• In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory guidelines that impact publicly traded companies.
• In-depth knowledge of AML‑CFT laws and regulations, along with significant experience evaluating customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and suspicious activities.
• Significant experience handling regulatory matters.
• Ability to operate in an international, matrixed environment.
• Ability to effectively manage people.
• The ability to comprehend legal, regulatory, and technical documents and translate such information into understandable communication (both verbal and written) to non‑technical individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintain awareness of laws and regulations, keeping abreast of current changes.
• Exercise a high level of integrity and self‑discipline at all times.

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