Compliance Manager, Private Equity

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting represents an established Private Equity firm seeking a Compliance Manager in Singapore to own the regulatory framework. You will advise on licensing, monitor adherence, and handle AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions requirements while engaging with senior management and regulators.

Success requires 5–8 years in compliance or legal roles, preferably with PE or asset management exposure, strong judgement, and the ability to translate complex rules into pragmatic business solutions within

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant Compliance and/or Legal experience, with exposure to Private Equity or Asset Management.
• Strong knowledge of MAS/SFC requirements, AML/CFT, KYC and sanctions.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the firm's compliance framework and regulatory advisory scope.
• Oversee licensing, monitoring and testing, and regulatory filings.
• Develop and maintain policies, controls and governance reporting.
• Coordinate with regulators and support regulatory examinations and audits.
• Partner with senior management and business stakeholders on compliance matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

MAS/SFC knowledge

AML/CFT

KYC

Governance reporting

Job description

Our client is an established Private Equity firm with operations across Singapore and Hong Kong, operating within a sophisticated and evolving regulatory environment. The organisation is strengthening its governance and compliance capabilities to support its continued development and regional business activities.

Job responsibility

This is a broad-based Compliance Manager role with ownership of the firm's compliance framework, covering regulatory advisory, licensing, monitoring and testing, AML/CFT and KYC, regulatory filings, policies and controls. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and business stakeholders, while serving as a key contact for regulators and supporting regulatory examinations, audits and governance reporting.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of relevant Compliance and/or Legal experience, including exposure to Private Equity or Asset Management, with strong knowledge of MAS/SFC requirements, AML/CFT, KYC and sanctions. Strong judgement, ownership and stakeholder management skills are essential, particularly the ability to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic business solutions.