Manager- Risk & Regulatory Compliance

Sia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sia Partners in Singapore seeks a Manager to lead engagements across Banking & Financial Services with a focus on risk, regulatory compliance and MAS licensing. You will manage consulting teams, build trusted client relationships and contribute to growth of the Risk & Regulatory Compliance practice in Singapore.

The ideal candidate will have 6–9 years of consulting experience, deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and a proactive, client‑facing mindset in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree from a reputable university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or related discipline.
• Consulting experience required; MAS-related engagements preferred.
• 6–9 years of relevant experience in consulting/financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Banking & Financial Services, risk and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead engagements and manage project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements across Banking & Financial Services ensuring delivery and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams and coordinate consultants to meet timelines and budgets.
• Contribute expertise and hands-on delivery when required.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities within Singapore.
• Support governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Consulting delivery

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law

Job description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.

A digital leader or growing disruptor, everyone must transform themselves to maintain their advantage. The Sia Financial Services Business Unit supports clients through digital, operations and organizational transformation adapted to their culture and working methods. We help clients strategize and scale leveraging deep expertise in financial services and solutions in compliance and risk management, strategic technology partnerships, data science, operations and business analysis and mergers and acquisitions.

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Strategy & Management Consulting

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.

A digital leader or growing disruptor, everyone must transform themselves to maintain their advantage. The Sia Financial Services Business Unit supports clients through digital, operations and organizational transformation adapted to their culture and working methods. We help clients strategize and scale leveraging deep expertise in financial services and solutions in compliance and risk management, strategic technology partnerships, data science, operations and business analysis and mergers and acquisitions.

Job Description

Manager - Compliance & Regulations, Singapore

As a Manager, you will be responsible for leading consulting engagements and delivering high-quality project work across our Banking & Insurance clients. You will manage consulting teams, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the growth of Sia Partners’ Risk & Regulatory Compliance practice in Singapore.

Project Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements across Banking & Financial Services clients, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams and coordinate consultants to deliver quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Personally contribute to client engagements through subject matter expertise and hands‑on delivery where required.
• Manage client stakeholders and provide practical recommendations to address business and regulatory challenges.
• Support engagement planning, resource allocation, project governance and risk management.
• Ensure project deliverables meet Sia Partners’ quality standards and methodologies.

As part of a diverse and motivated team, you will be involved in projects covering topics such as:

• Operational Risk
• Technology Risk
• Regulatory Compliance
• MAS Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
• Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CFT, Sanctions)
• Data Privacy & Governance
• Regulatory Reporting
• Independent Reviews & Assessments
• Risk & Control Frameworks
• Operational Resilience
• Internal Controls & Governance

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in one or more of the above areas and have experience delivering MAS-related engagements while maintaining familiarity with both local and international regulatory frameworks.

Consulting & Transformation

• Deliver regulatory transformation programmes from assessment through implementation.
• Analyse regulatory impacts and translate requirements into practical operating models, governance frameworks and business processes.
• Support clients in strengthening compliance, risk management and operational effectiveness.
• Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes through innovation and digital transformation.

Commercial Development

• Support the growth of the Risk & Regulatory Compliance practice in Singapore by identifying new business opportunities within existing and prospective clients.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and contribute to long‑term account development.
• Support proposal development, RFP responses and client presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Sia Partners’ global network to deliver cross‑border opportunities and leverage global expertise.
• Contribute to market development initiatives and support the practice’s commercial objectives.

Thought Leadership

• Develop a strong understanding of the Singapore and Asia Banking & Financial Services regulatory landscape.
• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging risks and market trends to identify opportunities for clients.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials including articles, whitepapers, case studies and client insights.
• Represent Sia Partners at industry events, seminars and networking activities where appropriate.

Team Leadership

• Lead and coach consultants on project delivery and professional development.
• Provide regular performance feedback and support career development.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within project teams.
• Promote Sia Partners’ values and consulting excellence across engagements.

Qualifications

• Degree from a reputable university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or a related discipline.
• Consulting experience in mandatory
• 6 to 9 years of relevant experience within a consulting firm, financial institution or professional services environment, with a focus on Risk & Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the Banking & Financial Services industry, particularly Risk, Compliance and Regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading consulting engagements and managing project teams.
• Experience delivering MAS-related regulatory programmes and familiarity with global regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and identify commercial opportunities.
• Currently based in Singapore.

Additional Information

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.