Head of Compliance (Fintech)

Cana Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking a Head of Compliance in Singapore to develop and execute compliance strategies across its business lines. The role involves leading compliance projects, managing supplier onboarding, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Ideal candidates must have extensive experience in compliance leadership and a proven ability to mentor compliance professionals. The position offers an opportunity to drive compliance initiatives at a global level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and executing compliance strategies at a corporate level.
• Ability to design compliance frameworks and manage regulatory audits.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of compliance strategies globally for the company.
• Design and maintain compliance frameworks governing external contractors, suppliers, and outsourced activities.
• Oversee the process for onboarding new suppliers and partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for large clients regarding compliance assurance.
• Identify and reduce compliance risks across the business.

Job description

Cana Consulting is partnering with a prominent financial leader, in search of a Head of Compliance. The Head of Compliance will be responsible for setting the compliance strategy and ensuring its effective execution across the organisation's core business lines.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Framework Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of compliance strategies globally for the company.
• Design and maintain compliance frameworks governing external contractors, suppliers, and outsourced activities.
• Manage processes for securing and maintaining necessary operating licenses, overseeing all related applications, official renewals, and regulatory audits.

Operations and Execution

• Oversee the entire process for onboarding new suppliers and partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for large, business clients regarding compliance assurance, coordinating and supporting client audits and due-diligence reviews.
• Drive key compliance projects, including work related to data reporting activities, strategic partnerships, and necessary data acquisition requirements.
• Actively identify, evaluate, and reduce compliance risks across the business, proposing practical, action-oriented solutions that support business goals.
• Directly participate in compliance processes, internal audits, investigations, and complex issue resolution as required.

Team and Regional Management

• Provide functional leadership and guidance to the dedicated Compliance Officers.
• Manage and mentor local compliance professionals.

Due to the volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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