Chief Legal & Compliance Officer - Risk, Policy & Governance

Hong Kong Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public listed financial services provider in Singapore seeks a Head of Legal & Compliance. This role requires strong leadership in regulatory compliance, risk management, and legal matters. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in financial brokerage or regulatory roles, along with excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin Chinese. A Master’s degree in law or finance is preferred, as well as professional qualifications like CFA or ACCA.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant financial broker, market maker or regulator experience.
• 2 years of risk, legal and compliance, or audit experience.
• Managerial or supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance, legal, general risk management, and internal audit.
• Supervise compliance and risk management of the company’s operation.
• Establish risk management framework and policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin Chinese

Familiar with local securities and futures laws

Experience in managing various types of risks

Education

Master’s degree in law, finance, accounting or a related field

Qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction

CFA, FRM, ACCA or other professional qualifications

Job description

A public listed financial services provider in Singapore seeks a Head of Legal & Compliance. This role requires strong leadership in regulatory compliance, risk management, and legal matters. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in financial brokerage or regulatory roles, along with excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin Chinese. A Master’s degree in law or finance is preferred, as well as professional qualifications like CFA or ACCA.