Compliance Consultant

Optionality Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique advisory firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Compliance Consultant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory operations, with strong knowledge of MAS and SFC regulations. Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is essential, along with exceptional writing skills. The role offers direct client exposure and a flexible work environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Benefits

Direct exposure to clients

Flexible work opportunities

Professional development support

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory operations.
• Strong knowledge of MAS or SFC regulations.
• Ability to work in both English and Mandarin, with Cantonese as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review new regulations and prepare impact reports.
• Draft compliance policies and procedures aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Manage regulatory filings and documentation.

Skills

Compliance and regulatory knowledge

Ability to work in English and Mandarin

Exceptional writing ability

Detail-oriented

Structured thinker

Job description

Compliance Consultant - Singapore

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious, adaptable Compliance Consultant to join our 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

• Review new regulations, run comparative analysis, and prepare research reports and internal memos regarding the business impact of new regulation.
• 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 (e.g. China, Taiwan).
• Maintain compliance registers, including breaches, PA dealing, conflicts, AML/KYC.
• Develop and produce internal audit review and reports.
• Conduct trade surveillance and assist with monitoring exceptions and alerts.
• Actively participate in the management of incident response and emergency situations as they arise.
• Generate correspondence with APAC regulators.

What You Bring

• 5-10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory operations.
• Strong knowledge of MAS or SFC regulations; exposure to other APAC regimes is a plus.
• Ability to work in both English and Mandarin to meet the needs of Chinese‑based clients (written and spoken – additionally Cantonese a plus).
• Exceptional writing ability and the skills to take new regulations and translate them into actionable processes.
• 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.
• Compliance Consulting Firms.
• Former MAS regulators.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to 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.