AVP Regional Assurance Compliance

Mizuho Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance professional to lead and enhance compliance standards across the APAC region. This role involves designing and implementing compliance programs, assessing compliance risks, and ensuring adherence to laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, with a passion for making a difference in a dynamic financial environment. Join a global leader in financial services and contribute to a robust compliance framework that supports diverse client needs while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in compliance, audit, or controls in financial services for VP role.
• 5+ years in compliance, audit, or controls in financial services for AVP role.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive regional Compliance consistency and standards.
• Identify and monitor key compliance risks and enhance QA programs.

Skills

Compliance Risk Assessment

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking, Economics, Laws, Corporate Finance, Accountancy, or Technology

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Design and drive regional Compliance consistency and minimum standards, policies and procedures.
2. Identification and assessment of key compliance risks, support the development of a robust Compliance program to test and monitor controls and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Oversee the APAC Quality Assurance implementation and assist the continuous enhancement of the QA program regionally.
3. Proactive liaison and support to Head Office Compliance function for framework design and execution.
4. Identification and ongoing monitoring of key risk indicator(s) for the local and regional offices within the APAC region from Compliance's perspectives.
5. Identify regional typologies and recommend relevant standardization solutions across the region.
6. Proactive liaison and guidance to regional Compliance operational coordination function to ensure effective operational Compliance risk control detection mechanisms across the APAC region.

Overview of Division/Department

Compliance Department, Asia-Pacific Office ("APOC") is one of the regional offices under Head Office Compliance Department / Financial Crimes Compliance Department ("HOCD/FCCD"). APOC covers 14 countries/regions in the APAC region and consists of 2 sections: one being East Asia Section located in Hong Kong (China, HK, Taiwan, and South Korea) and the other being Asia-Oceania Section in Singapore (SG, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, and Australia).

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Banking, Economics, Laws, Corporate Finance, Accountancy, or Technology.
2. VP: Minimum 10 years' experience in compliance, audit, or other controls-related functions in the financial services industry.
3. AVP: Minimum 5 years' experience in compliance, audit, or other controls-related functions in the financial services industry.
4. Strong understanding of laws, rules, and regulations and business processes.
5. Strong expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programs.
6. Highly motivated leader and team player.
7. Strong analytical, communication, and people skills, ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.
8. Adaptable, resilient, and passionate about making a difference.
9. Mature, forward-looking, subject matter expert in dealing with complex issues.

Company Profile

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and NYSE) and is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. Mizuho Bank, Ltd. provides financial and strategic solutions for the increasingly diverse and sophisticated needs of its clients with offices located in all major cities of the world such as Tokyo, New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.