Head of Compliance & Risk, Wealth Management

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

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.