Compliance Specialist

Q INVESTMENT PARTNERS PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity real estate firm is seeking a Compliance Officer in Singapore. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance frameworks, coordinating with external consultants, handling regulatory filings, and conducting internal compliance monitoring. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in compliance, corporate governance, or similar roles.
• Experience in a financial institution, asset management, fund manager, family office, or professional services firm is an advantage.
• Familiarity with MAS regulatory frameworks is a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the organisation’s compliance framework.
• Coordinate with external consultants and regulatory agencies on compliance matters.
• Handle regulatory filings and submissions, including MAS forms.

Skills

Asset Management

Corporate Governance

Private Equity

Risk Management

Internal Controls

Investment Management

Compliance

Regulatory Requirements

KYC

Real Estate Private Equity

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Compliance, or related field

Job description

Overview

QIP is a Singapore-based private equity real estate firm. With deep expertise in the capital and real estate markets, we invest in global real estate in the Residential Living Sector in the UK, the US and Japan. Our team of professionals offer institutional and professional investors real estate private equity investment opportunities through joint venture, separate mandate accounts, bespoke real estate investment wrapper solutions for financial intermediaries or plain vanilla LP investments through our series of single asset or portfolio funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the organisation’s compliance framework, policies, and procedures (e.g., AML / CFT, PDPA, Conflict of Interest, Compliance Manual).
• Coordinate with external consultants, fund administrators, auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies (e.g., MAS, IRAS) on compliance matters.
• Handle regulatory filings and submissions, including :
• MAS forms and periodic returns
• CRS / FATCA coordination with fund administrators or tax advisors
• Licensing-related documentation (e.g., LFMC notifications, change of particulars)
• Conduct internal compliance monitoring (e.g., quarterly / annual reviews, transaction monitoring).
• Maintain and update compliance‑related internal registers
• Oversee KYC / AML onboarding for investors, counterparties, vendors, and banks.
• Support annual audits (external audit, internal audit, fund audits) and regulatory inspections, where required.
• Arrange or provide compliance training and briefings to staff.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update management on implications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Compliance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in compliance, corporate governance or similar roles.
• Experience in a financial institution, asset management, fund manager, family office, or professional services firm is an advantage.
• Familiarity with MAS regulatory frameworks (e.g., SFA, FAA, AML / CFT Notices) is a must.
• Strong understanding of compliance processes and documentation requirements.
• Candidates from Big Four accounting firms with exposure to compliance, regulatory reviews, or risk management will be considered.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable multitasking and managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of integrity and strong sense of responsibility.
• Experience with fund structures or investment management operations is beneficial.

Core Skills

• Asset Management
• Corporate Governance
• Private Equity
• Risk Management
• Internal Controls
• Investment Management
• Compliance
• Regulatory Requirements
• KYC
• Real Estate Private Equity