Compliance Officer

EC WORLD ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EC WORLD ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.

is seeking a Compliance Officer to support senior management in managing legal and regulatory compliance for Singapore and China operations of a Singapore-listed REIT, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will perform CDD, oversee audits, provide timely compliance advice to management, maintain policy manuals, organise training, liaise with regulators and external counsel, and collaborate with a lean team to monitor

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance and/or audit within the financial services industry.
• Proficient knowledge of Securities and Futures Act, CIS Code, CG Code, SGX Listing Rules, and related regulations.
• Strong understanding of Singapore financial crime legislation and regulatory expectations.
• Experience liaising with regulators such as MAS and SGX on compliance matters.
• Proficiency in English (reading, speaking, writing).
• Good command of Chinese (reading, writing, speaking) to communicate with China colleagues and review documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer due diligence (CDD) in the Singapore Office to ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations and oversee CDD performed by the Legal Officer in China Operation for regulatory adherence.
• Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and audits to verify Singapore Office’s compliance with Singapore laws and China Operation’s compliance with China laws.
• Provide independent, timely compliance advice to Senior Management on Singapore REIT laws, regulations, and evolving industry best practices.
• Maintain and update compliance policy and procedure manuals, including AML/ATF Policy, Compliance Manual, Insider Trading Policy, HR Policy, IPT Policy, and Delegation of Authority, reflecting legal developments.
• Promote staff awareness on compliance issues by organizing and conducting compliance training across departments.
• Support administration and ensure smooth daily operations of the Compliance department.
• Uphold individual accountability and ethical conduct by leading by example and fostering a culture of good conduct within the Singapore Office.
• Collaborate effectively within a lean team covering regulatory and financial crime compliance areas.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on relevant compliance matters.
• Work closely with the outsourced compliance team to manage legal and regulatory compliance risks and monitor the China Operation’s compliance activities.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Compliance auditing

CDD oversight

Regulatory liaison

English proficiency

Chinese language

Education

Finance/Law degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Compliance Officer supports senior management in managing legal and regulatory compliance for Singapore and China operations of a Singapore-listed REIT, ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer due diligence (CDD) in the Singapore Office to ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations and oversee CDD performed by the Legal Officer in China Operation for regulatory adherence.
• Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and audits to verify Singapore Office’s compliance with Singapore laws and China Operation’s compliance with China laws.
• Provide independent, timely compliance advice to Senior Management on Singapore REIT laws, regulations, and evolving industry best practices.
• Maintain and update compliance policy and procedure manuals, including AML/ATF Policy, Compliance Manual, Insider Trading Policy, HR Policy, IPT Policy, and Delegation of Authority, reflecting legal developments.
• Promote staff awareness on compliance issues by organizing and conducting compliance training across departments.
• Support administration and ensure smooth daily operations of the Compliance department.
• Uphold individual accountability and ethical conduct by leading by example and fostering a culture of good conduct within the Singapore Office.
• Collaborate effectively within a lean team covering regulatory and financial crime compliance areas.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on relevant compliance matters.
• Work closely with the outsourced compliance team to manage legal and regulatory compliance risks and monitor the China Operation’s compliance activities.

Required competencies and certifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance and/or audit within the financial services industry.
• Proficient knowledge of the Securities and Futures Act, CIS Code, CG Code, SGX Listing Rules, and related regulations.
• Strong understanding of Singapore financial crime legislation and regulatory expectations.
• Experience liaising with regulators such as MAS and SGX on compliance matters.
• Proficiency in English (reading, speaking, writing).
• Good command of Chinese (reading, writing, speaking) to communicate with China colleagues and review documents.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree qualification in finance, accounting, law, or equivalent discipline.
• Experience in Singapore REIT compliance is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in Singapore and China and with external parties.