Head of Business Compliance

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking a senior professional to drive first-line risk oversight and governance across front-office wealth management. You will partner with business leaders to refine controls and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations during onboarding, reviews, and data management.

The role requires deep wealth management knowledge, extensive stakeholder management, and proven leadership in navigating complex regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in compliance, risk management or governance within wealth management.
• Deep technical understanding of wealth management products and front-office operations.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and navigate complex regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to handle multi-faceted priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive first-line risk oversight, compliance and governance frameworks across front-office wealth management.
• Execute and enhance risk governance to align business practices with regulatory expectations.
• Partner with leaders and operations to refine control processes and foster risk culture.
• Oversee client onboarding, periodic reviews, account maintenance and static data management.
• Provide strategic advisory on AML policies, cross-border rules and suitability standards.
• Lead internal audits, policy enhancements, and risk monitoring while mentoring the team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Governance

Wealth management

Leadership

Education

Finance / Risk degree

Job description

about the company

A established financial institution with a strong international presence and market leadership in wealth management services.

about the job

Drive first-line risk oversight, compliance, and governance frameworks across front-office wealth management operations.

• Execute and enhance first-line risk management governance to ensure business practices align with regulatory frameworks.
• Partner with business leaders and operational teams to refine control processes and foster a strong risk culture.
• Oversee end-to-end client onboarding, periodic reviews, account maintenance and static data management.
• Provide strategic advisory on internal guidelines, anti-money laundering policies, cross-border regulations, and suitability standards.
• Direct internal audit reviews, policy enhancements, and risk assessment monitoring to ensure seamless institutional governance.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals while aligning cross-functional business units.

skills and experience required

• Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, Law, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in compliance, risk management or governance within a wealth management environment.
• Deep technical understanding of wealth management products, front-office operations, and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated capability in managing senior stakeholder relationships and navigating complex legislative requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of managing multi-faceted priorities.