Head of Compliance M/F

CACEIS-Gruppe; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

World-class training

Job summary

CACEIS-Gruppe is seeking a Head of Compliance (M/F) for the Singapore Branch. The role involves acting as MLRO and Compliance Officer for the business and administered Funds, ensuring robust AML/CFT controls and regulatory alignment across the organization.

Key responsibilities include investigating SARs, risk assessments, control plan development, and regulatory liaison. The role demands strong leadership, communication skills, and a proactive risk-based approach.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance framework such as funds services and CI/IFs.
• Experience in AML/CFT and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to business.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Proactive risk-based mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as MLRO and Compliance Officer for the Singapore Branch and administered Funds.
• Investigate internal SARs submitted from the Business Line.
• Develop and maintain client and Fund risk assessments and control plans.
• Ensure timely testing and review of compliance controls.
• Liaise with Group Compliance and local regulator on issues.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Funds regulation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Project management

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor degree in law/finance/compliance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Types of Jobs - Compliance / Financial Security

Job title

Head of Compliance M/F

Contract type

Permanent Contract

No

Job summary

What is the Opportunity?

1) Work as part of the creation of CACEIS Bank Singapore Branch, supporting the delivery of core elements of:

• The AML / Financial Crime and Regulatory Compliance Management Plan as it relates to acting as MLRO and Compliance Officer for CACEIS Bank Singapore Branch and the Funds to which it provides administration services.

2) Support the development of a strong and consistent compliance culture and alignment to CACEIS’ operating model.

3) Work with the CACEIS Group AML/Financial Crime team to support the Business lines and adherence to policies and procedures.

What will you do?

Acting as MLRO and Compliance Officer for the business and its administered Funds:

• Investigate internal SARs submitted from the Business Line.
• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate business and customer risk assessments are in place and appropriate for the specific Fund.
• Develop or maintain Control plans for each client and Fund.
• Ensure the completion of, and Compliance control plans testing in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with Group Corporate Compliance/AML team members for continuous improvement of processes and to share best practices.
• Prepare local management reports.
• Oversight and support management of higher risk business activities and relationships (including PEPs) as well as specific AML/CFT issues and exposures.
• Manage responses to local regulator inquiries, surveys, questionnaires and lead preparation for on-site reviews or audits.
• Manage preparation and maintenance of local procedures for the Funds.
• Take into consideration, incorporate and participate in enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.
• Liaise with the local regulator for any regulatory topic.

Working hours : 9:00am-6:00pm

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Supplementary Information

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Geographical area

City

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

• University degree and/or appropriate designations as compliance professional, professional designation in other appropriate areas such as law, risk management and/or audit.

Level of minimal experience

6-10 years

Experience

• An officer with broad knowledge of the regulatory framework.
• Proven experience of AML Compliance on assessment of financial crime factors.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance framework e.g. Code of Practice for Funds Services Business and Collective Investment.
• Funds regulation.
• Ability and willingness to accept accountability, demonstrate initiative, work with limited direct supervision and support.
• Creative/strategic/analytical thinker able to demonstrate sound analysis and judgment and provide sound, clear and practical advice to business.
• Strong verbal and written skills; ability to generate concise reports.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable internal policies and procedures.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, particularly including those associated with trust company business and fund services business.
• Accountable for deliverables and continuous improvement. Professional demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Partnership mentality with other functions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills / ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, flexible, team player.
• Proactive approach and ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to conduct duties expediently, aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and hands-on approach.

Technical skills required

• Competent IT skills with sound knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.

Languages

English is mandatory, French is an asset.

General information

Entity

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole dedicated to asset managers and institutional investors.

Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle-office outsourcing and issuer services.

CACEIS is a consolidator in the European asset servicing market and posts sustained growth in its business activities. The group holds €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration (figures as of 31 December 2024)

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