Compliance Analyst / Associate

Accela Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Analyst / Associate to join their team. The role involves drafting compliance policies, managing regulatory filings, and conducting trade surveillance. Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in compliance or legal operations, knowledge of MAS or SFC regulations, and proficiency in English and Mandarin. This position offers direct client exposure, a hybrid work environment, and competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible in‑office and hybrid opportunities

Support for professional development

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory operations.
• Strong knowledge of MAS or SFC regulations.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin; Cantonese is an advantage.
• Detail‑oriented and structured thinker.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Manage regulatory filings and licensing documentation.
• Conduct regulatory research and develop compliance tools.
• Use Excel to track controls and build dashboards.
• Conduct trade surveillance and monitor exceptions.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Regulatory research

Excel proficiency

Writing skills

Communication skills

Job description

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About Our Client

Our client is a consulting firm that brings simplicity to financial services regulation on a global scale. Headquartered in Singapore, they support a wide range of clients, including alternative investment managers, banks, and financial technology companies across major financial hubs. Founded on the belief that regulatory challenges are primarily operational rather than purely compliance-driven, the firm takes a practical approach, delivering solutions that combine deep regulatory knowledge with operational insight.

Role

Compliance Analyst / Associate

Location

Singapore

Hybrid

Yes

About The Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious, adaptable Compliance Analyst / Associate to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to join an established boutique advisory firm, working directly with senior leadership and global clients across wholesale financial services, fintech, and other regulated industries. If you’re passionate about compliance and thrive on structured problem‑solving in a fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain compliance policies and procedures aligned with MAS, SFC and international regulatory frameworks
• Manage and prepare regulatory filings, licensing documentation, and audit readiness with MAS, SFC and other APAC authorities
• Maintain compliance registers, including breaches, PA dealing, conflicts, AML/KYC
• Use Excel to track controls, build dashboards, and improve internal monitoring
• Conduct trade surveillance and assist with monitoring exceptions and alerts
• Conduct regulatory research and participate in developing scalable compliance tools

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory operations
• Strong knowledge of MAS or SFC regulations; exposure to other APAC regimes is a plus
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required to work with international clients and authorities. Knowledge of Cantonese is an advantage for working with existing clients and authorities.
• Strong writing ability and the skills to take new regulations and translate them into actionable processes
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, conditional formatting)
• Detail‑oriented, structured thinker, and confident communicator
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial team

Preferred Backgrounds

• Buy‑side / sell‑side compliance
• Fintech or insurance with regulatory exposure
• Law firms or legal consulting
• Big 4 risk advisory or internal audit
• Local compliance consulting firms with SFC experience

What Our Client Offers

• Direct exposure to their clients and leadership from day one
• Flexible in‑office and hybrid opportunities
• Support for professional development
• A collaborative, growth‑focused environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

Thinking Beyond the Rulebook

Our client doesn’t just hire rule‑followers; they hire lateral thinkers who see compliance as a business enabler. If you're the kind of person who can connect dots, propose smarter workflows, and spot both risk and opportunity, this is your platform to grow.

Accela Recruitment Services Pte Ltd

EA License: 15C7529

EA Personnel No: R22107085

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Business Consulting and Services