Consultant, Consulting (Financial Services)

FORVIS MAZARS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Consulting Singapore is seeking a Financial Services Compliance professional to support risk and regulatory work across local and international frameworks. You will conduct audits, provide advisory services on AML/CTF, and help clients navigate MAS and other relevant standards.

You will be mentored by experienced managers and gain exposure to the global financial services industry, strengthening technical and business skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in an international public accounting firm or financial institution.
• Knowledge of International and MAS Regulations (including Banking Act, SFA, PSA, AML/CTF, Data Privacy).
• Experience in internal audit or risk or compliance department will be an added advantage.
• Strong interest in regulations, risk and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Able to work independently and as well as a team player.
• Keen interest in the international development of the compliance profession.

Responsibilities

• Leading engagements: Plan and execute internal audits and regulatory compliance reviews for financial institutions.
• Conducting assessments: Evaluate internal control frameworks and identify design and control gaps.
• Advising clients: Provide advisory services on risk and regulatory requirements and international regulations (including MAS).
• Making recommendations: Analyse findings to recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and processes.
• Delivering excellence: Uphold professional standards and maintain high client satisfaction.
• Following frameworks: Execute engagements in line with IPPF and Global Internal Audit Standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Internal audit

MAS regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

As a key member of Forvis Mazars' Financial Services Consulting practice, you will work on diverse projects and initiatives focused on risk, regulatory and compliance. Your work will extend beyond local regulations, helping clients navigate complex international regulatory frameworks. You'll use your expertise to build lasting client relationships and provide strategic advice. With the guidance of our experienced managers, you'll have the opportunity to expand both your technical and business skills.

We foster a friendly, collaborative environment where you can progress quickly, supported by formal training, senior mentoring, and broad exposure to the global financial services industry.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Leading engagements: Working with managers/ assistant managers to plan and execute internal audits and regulatory compliance reviews for financial institutions.
• Conducting assessments: Evaluating internal control frameworks and performing fieldwork to identify design and control gaps, ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations.
• Advising clients: Providing advisory services on critical risk and regulatory requirements and international regulations (including MAS) such as anti-money laundering (AML), conduct, ethics, independence, and cybersecurity.
• Making recommendations: Analysing findings to recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and processes.
• Delivering excellence: Upholding professional standards and ensuring high client satisfaction in all assignments.
• Following frameworks: Executing internal audit engagements in accordance with established frameworks like the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree inAccountancy, Business, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in an international public accounting firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of International and MAS Regulations(including, Banking Act, SFA, PSA, AML/CTF, Data Privacy)
• Experience in internal audit or risk or compliance department will be an added advantage.
• Deep passion in Regulations, Risk and Compliance
• Highly motivated and possess good level of enthusiasm
• Possess stronginterpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Able to work independently and as well as a teamplayer
• Keen interest in the international development of the compliance profession
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, audit standards and accounting principles