Compliance Manager

KAIROS GLOBAL SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Manager to enhance its compliance framework. The role involves ensuring regulatory adherence, conducting internal audits, and promoting ethical business practices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in compliance and a strong understanding of financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in compliance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations including AML, KYC.
• Certification in compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to local and international financial regulations.
• Assist in monitoring and testing internal controls.
• Support investigations related to suspicious transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Compliance-related software

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Job Description:

Our client is a leading financial fintech firm committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, risk management, and ethical business practices. As part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen our compliance framework, our client is now seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Manager to support their regulatory initiatives, policies, and risk controls. This position requires strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance monitoring.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to local and international financial regulations, including AML/CFT, KYC, and data protection laws.
• Assist in monitoring and testing internal controls to assess regulatory compliance.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure employees understand and adhere to compliance policies through training and guidance.
• Conduct internal audits and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks within the organization.
• Support investigations related to suspicious transactions, regulatory breaches, or internal misconduct.
• Work closely with legal, risk management, and internal audit teams to address compliance concerns.
• Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training programs for employees.
• Keep teams informed of regulatory changes and emerging compliance risks.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical business practices.
• Support communications with regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries and inspections.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, regulatory filings, and audit reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within a financial institution/ fintech sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, including AML, KYC, FATCA, and data privacy laws.
• Experience with compliance monitoring, internal audits, and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in compliance-related software and regulatory reporting tools.
• Certification in compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM) is a plus.

EA Licence No: 23S1615