Head of Compliance (Banking)

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD seeks a Lead Compliance professional to establish and oversee the Singapore branch's regulatory compliance and financial crime framework. The role requires leading MAS engagements and developing governance processes to support the branch build-out.

The successful candidate will advise senior management on regulatory developments, product compliance and risk management, shaping the local framework for a growing institutional platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant compliance experience within banking.
• Experience as Head of Compliance or MLRO for a Singapore-regulated business.
• Strong knowledge of MAS guidelines and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the local Head of Compliance and MLRO, overseeing regulatory compliance and financial crime matters for the Singapore branch.
• Establish and maintain the local compliance framework, risk assessments, monitoring programmes and governance processes.
• Lead engagement with MAS, including regulatory enquiries, inspections, surveys, audits and supervisory reviews.
• Advise senior management on regulatory developments, new products, compliance risks and financial crime matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

Governance

Job description

Lead Compliance for a newly established Singapore banking branch

Build the Singapore compliance framework for a global banking platform

About Our Client

Our client is an established international financial services group with a strong global presence across banking, institutional and investment services. The organisation supports financial institutions, asset managers, investment funds and institutional investors through a broad range of banking and asset servicing solutions.

As part of its continued expansion in Asia, the group is establishing a new Singapore branch and building out its local governance, regulatory compliance and financial crime capabilities. This is an opportunity to join the business at an early stage and play an important role in developing the Singapore platform and its regulatory framework.

Job Description

• Act as the local Head of Compliance and MLRO, overseeing regulatory compliance, AML/CFT and financial crime matters for the Singapore branch.
• Establish and maintain the local compliance framework, risk assessments, monitoring programmes and governance processes.
• Lead engagement with MAS, including regulatory enquiries, inspections, surveys, audits and supervisory reviews.
• Advise senior management on regulatory developments, new products, compliance risks and financial crime matters.
• Develop local policies and controls while working closely with regional and global Compliance teams to support the Singapore business build-out.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 15 years of relevant Compliance experience within banking .
• Prior experience as a Head of Compliance, MLRO, Deputy MLRO or senior Compliance professional with meaningful responsibility for a Singapore regulated business or branch.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory requirements, with direct experience engaging regulators on regulatory matters, inspections or supervisory reviews.
• Proven ability to operate independently in a hands-on environment, develop compliance frameworks and work effectively with senior local, regional and global stakeholders.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership role within the new Singapore branch of an established international financial institution. You will have the opportunity to shape the local Compliance and AML framework from an early stage, work closely with senior stakeholders globally and play an important role in the long-term development of the Singapore business.

The organisation offers a competitive compensation package, strong international exposure and the opportunity to build a meaningful local Compliance function within a growing institutional financial services platform.