Compliance Officer

OIL BROKERAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodities brokerage firm in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Advisor. This role requires at least 3 years of compliance experience in the financial services industry, with strong knowledge of oil markets and relevant regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include providing compliance advisory for brokers, supporting regulatory monitoring, and conducting certification processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years compliance experience in the financial services industry.
• Understanding of commodity derivative products, especially oil markets.
• Knowledge of FCA and CFTC/NFA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advisory for brokers and Operations team.
• Support compliance with regulatory monitoring requirements.
• Conduct regulatory certification processes.

Skills

Compliance advisory

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Strong analytical skills

Job description

Full-time on site

This is a key role, based in Singapore, working within a rapidly growing global commodities brokerage firm headquartered in London. The role requires a range of compliance skills and knowledge, the ability to manage priorities, and to quickly become familiar with new compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Primarily, compliance advisory for the brokers and Operations team in Singapore
• Working closely with the London compliance team to support compliance with the firm’s regulatory monitoring requirements, including:
  • Review of late trade reports and follow-up as appropriate
  • Monthly monitoring of trades (audit trails/trade reconstructions)
  • Communications monitoring
• Conducting regulatory certification/registration processes in compliance with FCA/NFA requirements
• Maintenance of all relevant compliance registers, records, and files
• Assisting with responses to regulatory inquiries
• Additional ad hoc projects and work as requested by the Senior Compliance Officer or Senior Management

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years compliance experience in the financial services industry, preferably within an institutional brokerage environment.
• An understanding of commodity derivative products is essential; in particular, oil markets.
• Good knowledge and understanding of:
  • FCA regulations, preferably CFTC/NFA rules as well
  • ICE and CME exchange rules, particularly as they pertain to block futures trades
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail