Compliance Officer

OIL BROKERAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodities brokerage firm in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Advisor to support compliance with regulatory requirements and provide advisory to the brokers and Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of compliance experience in the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of commodity derivatives, particularly in oil markets. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years compliance experience in the financial services industry, preferably within an institutional brokerage environment.
• Understanding of FCA regulations and CFTC/NFA rules.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advisory for the brokers and Operations team in Singapore.
• Support compliance with regulatory monitoring requirements.
• Conduct regulatory certification/registration processes in compliance with FCA/NFA.

Skills

Compliance experience

Understanding of commodity derivative products

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

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