Compliance Officer (CMS)

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A licensed financial institution in Singapore is looking for a Compliance Officer to advise on regulatory compliance across capital markets and develop compliance policies. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of experience in a CMS-licensed environment, knowledge of MAS regulations, and strong stakeholder management skills. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development within a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of compliance experience within a CMS-licensed environment.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations, particularly SFA/SFR and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Experience handling regulatory reviews or inspections.
• Confident communicator and ability to influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory compliance advisory across capital markets activities.
• Develop, implement, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Perform compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory inspections and audits.
• Support ongoing compliance monitoring, reporting, training, and governance.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of MAS regulations

Stakeholder management

Regulatory inspections experience

Job description

• Drive the compliance development of a growing capital markets licensed firm
• Support new strategic initiatives, including future digital-assets offerings

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing CMS-licensed financial institution in Singapore, backed by a reputable regional financial group. With strong ambitions to broaden its product suite - including future capabilities in innovative digital-asset solutions - employees can expect a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with close senior leadership engagement and clear room for career progression.

Job Description

• Provide regulatory compliance advisory across capital markets activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory rules, SFA requirements, AML/CFT obligations, and conduct standards.
• Develop, implement, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to support business growth and new product initiatives.
• Perform compliance risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and communications, ensuring timely follow-ups and effective remediation.
• Support ongoing compliance monitoring, reporting, training, and governance forums across the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 5 years of compliance experience within a CMS-licensed environment.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations, particularly SFA/SFR and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Experience handling regulatory reviews or inspections.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management capabilities and ability to influence senior management.

What's on Offer

A high-impact role with strong visibility to senior leadership, where you will enhance the organisation's compliance foundations and support its next phase of regulated growth. Competitive compensation and meaningful long-term development opportunities await the successful candidate.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N