Compliance Manager, MLRO - Regional Corporate Bank

REVUP CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional corporate bank is on the lookout for a seasoned Compliance Manager to lead their compliance team. This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, managing relationships with authorities, and overseeing critical compliance processes such as KYC and CDD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate banking compliance and a strong grasp of capital markets regulations. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly influence the bank's compliance framework and operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of compliance experience in a Wholesale Bank.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets regulations and AML/CFT processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities like MAS.
• Lead compliance processes for KYC, CDD, and EDD.

Skills

Compliance Management

Regulatory Liaison

AML and CFT

KYC and CDD

Capital Markets Regulations

Audit Coordination

Policy Development

Job description

An established Regional Corporate Bank is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to provide compliance guidance and support compliance team for the local business. You will lead the compliance team to ensure the bank is always compliant with the rules and regulations. You will be the primary contact point for regulatory notifications, maintenance of compliance framework and relevant controls.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
• Manage and coordinate all regulatory enquiries, inspections, audits, meetings, and investigations.
• Implement and maintain internal tracking and control mechanisms to monitor regulatory interactions and ensure timely closure of any findings or remediation actions.
• Lead and manage end-to-end processes related to Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and account opening.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place to verify the accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of client onboarding procedures.
• Conduct periodic reviews and enhancements to the process in line with evolving regulatory requirements and internal risk assessments.
• Disseminate key updates to relevant stakeholders and ensure timely integration of changes into internal policies, procedures, and controls.
• Develop, review, and maintain local compliance policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Embed effective compliance controls within policies to ensure consistent implementation and enforcement across the organization.
• Conduct periodic policy reviews to ensure ongoing relevance, accuracy, and regulatory alignment.
• Lead or contribute to ad hoc compliance projects, such as system implementations, internal audits, and control remediation efforts.

Requirements:

• Compliance Experience in a Wholesale Bank, preferably with experience in the areas of Corporate Banking with Minimum 7 years of experience
• Strong command of capital markets regulations (e.g., SFA, FAA, BA).
• Broad experience in AML, CFT, transaction monitoring and on-boarding.
• Prior experience liaising with local regulator and auditors.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills, professionalism in corresponding with authorities, and representing the team.

If you are interested in the role, please apply with your updated resume to [e-mail] (R1879177) for a confidential discussion. If the role does not match your profile, feel free to refer the role to your professional peers or friends.