Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

AIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Singapore seeks a Compliance and Risk leader to advise senior management and oversee compliance activities. This role requires 15 years of experience in asset management, strong knowledge of risk and compliance, and a Master's degree in a related field. The candidate will oversee risk assessments, ensure compliance with regulations, and support business continuity strategies. Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in asset management.
• Strong foundational knowledge in risk and compliance.
• Master's degree or equivalent in finance or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on risks to the organization and business plan.
• Oversee compliance and risk management.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and support business continuity.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Compliance oversight

Education

Master's degree in finance or risk management

Degree in Legal or Accounting

Tools

Investment compliance systems

Governance frameworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Advise the Boards of AIA IM and the SPVs and the Chief Executive Officer on current and emerging risks to the organization and its business plan.
• Provide guidance and assurance to the ExCo as to the effectiveness of internal control, compliance and risk management processes and infrastructure.
• Ongoing contribution to the contents of the Governance Frameworks of AIAIM and the SPVs in support of the Boards of AIA IM and the SPVs.
• Develop and maintain appropriate compliance, risk management and control systems across AIA IM and the SPVs with reference to relevant best practice, legal and regulatory standards and within the Governance Frameworks of AIAIM and the SPVs.
• Chair the AIA IM management Risk Committee.
• Conduct regular risk assessments on financial, investment and operational risks.
• Support the core business service and continuity strategy, seeking continuous improvements in efficiency, service, and quality.
• Ensure that all staff have development plans with the aim of raising personal capability.

Compliance and Risk Function – Lead a strong compliance & risk function encompassing the following:

• The provision of compliance and risk support to AIA IM and the SPVs in line with MAS’ guidelines. In particular, the incumbent shall oversee monitoring and assurance activities including reviewing the actions taken by individuals and/or governing bodies and providing information reporting (both standardized and ad hoc) to any other individual or governing body.
• The role includes: facilitating senior management’s understanding of the various types of risks and the corresponding inter-relationships; developing, with support from senior management, and managing the risk management system within the Governance Frameworks of AIAIM and the SPVs; seeking information and explanations from senior management; and participating in key decision-making processes as part of the AIAIM Executive Committee.
• The incumbent shall have: direct access to the Boards of AIA IM and the SPVs and full access to all employees and Company information necessary to fulfil his or her responsibilities.
• Implementation and administration of a robust risk monitoring program to ensure that all local monitoring activities are properly identified, documented, and performed under a risk-based approach with the monitoring results timely reported in accordance with the relevant local policies and procedures established under Governance Frameworks of AIAIM and the SPVs including applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Offer risk management advice to the first line to support the first line to make informed decisions and to anticipate, assess, control, and mitigate risks to which the business is exposed.
• Provide constructive feedback in relation to Investment, Operational, and emerging risk to AIAIM’s Executive Committee and Boards of AIA IM and the SPVs to further enable AIAIM management to take appropriate follow-up actions in a timely manner.

Oversee Ongoing Investment and Operational Risk Oversight –

• Provide feedback and, where appropriate, acknowledgements to the first line responsible for setting up the corresponding automated controls before such controls are implemented in the production environment.
• Provide feedback and advice to the first line on the due diligence processes and on-going monitoring on investment of private/illiquid assets, trading counterparties, services providers (e.g. custodians, brokers, valuation agents etc.), as well as external fund managers.

Perform Second Line Oversight of Errors & Breaches –

• Provide second-line feedback on potential risk implications arising from breaches and errors (if any) as well as on the corresponding preventative measures in accordance with the local policies and procedures established under Governance Frameworks of AIAIM and the SPVs as well as the applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Manage independent fact-based investigations of errors and breaches in a timely and robust manner as and when required.
• Work with management to put in place appropriate follow-up actions to rectify common breaches (if any) and to avoid recurrence.

Perform Second Line Monitoring of Risks –

• Perform risk oversight and provide constructive feedback to the Exco, to further enable AIAIM to ensure that the risks identified are closely monitored and appropriately managed on a continual and timely basis.
• Serve as a critical risk oversight function within Exco to ensure that the Boards of AIA IM and the SPVs are kept informed of risk exposures on a continual and timely basis.

Collaboration and Communication – Build confident relationships based on trust and reliability with all relevant stakeholders while covering the following duties:

• Work closely with other members of Exco to address compliance and risk-related issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Facilitate risk awareness among employees throughout AIAIM considering the relevant standards, policies and procedures established under the Governance Frameworks of AIAIM and the SPVs including applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the local Legal team and Investment Governance team and the Internal Audit team on compliance and/or risk-related issues, the Governance Frameworks of AIAIM and the SPVs and supporting the Boards of such entities.
• Work closely with Group Investment Risk and Compliance function on group-wide risk and compliance initiatives that may impact the Governance Frameworks of AIAIM and the SPVs.
• Provide second line feedback to Group Internal Audit on investment-related matters.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mathematics, science, accounting, business administration, finance and/or risk management or equivalent (preferred).
• A degree holder in Legal, Risk Management, Business Administration, CFA, or related principles with solid experience in asset management business. For candidates with strong asset management experience, experience in risk management or compliance is not required.
• 15 years of working experience within an asset management business, including front-line and second-line experience. Relevant professional experience & designations (e.g., FRM, PRM, CIPM) is an added advantage.
• Experience in dealing with regulators is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience in investment compliance systems is an added advantage.
• Highly motivated self-starter, excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, conscientious and flexible good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, plan time and meet deadlines, collaborative mentality, along with the gravitas to work closely with senior stakeholders.

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