Compliance Consultant

OPTIONALITY COMPLIANCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established advisory firm in Singapore is seeking an ambitious Compliance Consultant to work directly with senior leadership and global clients. Key responsibilities include drafting compliance policies, managing regulatory filings, and conducting trade surveillance. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in compliance and possess strong knowledge of MAS or SFC regulations, with exceptional writing skills. The firm offers a hybrid working environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

Direct exposure to clients and leadership from day one

Flexible in office and hybrid opportunities

Collaborative, growth-focused environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 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.
• Exceptional writing ability to translate regulations into actionable processes.

Responsibilities

• Review new regulations and prepare research reports on business impacts.
• Draft and maintain compliance policies aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Manage regulatory filings and prepare documents for APAC authorities.

Skills

Licensing

Asset Management

Leadership

Legal Documents

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory Compliance

Cantonese

Adaptable

Surveillance

Risk Advisory

Legal Advice

Writing

Consulting

Big 4

Regulatory Requirements

Audit

Financial Services

Job description

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
• 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
• Comfortable working in both English and Mandarin (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

• Fintech or insurance with regulatory exposure
• Law firms or legal consulting
• Big 4 risk advisory or internal audit
• Compliance Consulting Firms

What We Offer

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

Thinking Beyond the Rulebook

We don’t just hire rule‑followers—we 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.

Tell Employers What Skills You Have

• Licensing
• Asset Management
• Leadership
• Legal Documents
• Microsoft Excel
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cantonese
• Adaptable
• Surveillance
• Compliance
• Risk Advisory
• Legal Advice
• Writing
• Consulting
• Big 4
• Regulatory Requirements
• Audit
• Financial Services