NAM Compliance Officer Associate

Nomura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura NAM SG Compliance is seeking an asset management compliance professional to join the NAM SG Compliance team in Singapore. The role requires deep knowledge of asset management regulatory framework (MAS) and ability to work with stakeholders across NAM, regional teams, and Tokyo head office.

You will monitor regulatory developments, review marketing materials, advise on cross-border matters, and participate in governance forums to uphold a strong risk culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance with a primary focus on asset management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the asset management industry, products and services.
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant financial regulations in Singapore as they apply to an asset management business with experience in dealing with regulators, in particular MAS.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders, regulators, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Join a five-person NAM SG Compliance team.
• Collaborate with NAM Compliance teams across other locations.
• Work with wider Nomura compliance teams.
• Develop relationships with NAM SG stakeholders and regional teams.
• Liaise with NAM head office in Tokyo.
• Provide daily compliance support and advice on regulatory requirements.
• Review marketing materials and RFPs.
• Provide training on new or updated compliance policies and procedures.
• Handle regulatory inquiries, examinations and audits.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Asset management compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Tools

Charles Rivers system

Job description

Job Title: NAM Compliance Officer Associate

Corporate Title: Associate

Division: Compliance

Licensed Role: No

Department Overview

NAM SG Compliance, within the Asia (ex-Japan) Legal & Compliance function, partners with other corporate functions to serve and protect the firm as a second line of defence by identifying, analysing and mitigating compliance risks and to promote risk and control ownership across the firm and together with others foster a culture of ethics and compliance.

Role Overview

• We are seeking an asset management compliance professional to join the NAM SG Compliance team.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a good understanding and expertise in asset management in Singapore and the applicable regulatory framework – any additional APAC regional know-how will be an added bonus.
• The successful candidate will be required to be a team player and forge strong relationships with key business stakeholders and the wider Compliance department, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements whilst supporting business growth.

Role Description

• Join a five-person NAM SG Compliance team
• Collaborate with NAM Compliance teams across other locations
• Work with wider Nomura compliance teams
• Develop relationships with NAM SG stakeholders and regional teams
• Liaise with NAM head office in Tokyo

Compliance Standards & Controls

• Contribute to development and implementation of compliance standards, policies, procedures, frameworks, systems and controls
• Ensure applicable regulatory requirements are met for NAM SG
• Embed and reinforce appropriate compliance and risk culture for NAM SG

Investment Guideline Monitoring

• Carry out compliance checks against clients' guidelines on transactions using the Charles Rivers system, which includes reviewing daily exception reports, rectifying and reporting any identified irregularities, reporting to management and maintaining records as required.

Regulatory Developments

• Monitor changes and developments in relevant laws and regulations applicable to NAM SG business
• Participate in relevant governance committees and forums as required to keep up to date on industry practices and trends.

Daily Support & Advice

• Provide daily compliance support, review and advice on regulatory requirements
• Address cross-border distribution matters, new products and services, transactions, conflict assessment, investor events, staff personal dealings, gifts and entertainment
• Review marketing materials and RFPs

Training & Communication

• Provide training on new or updated compliance policies and procedures
• Conduct refresher training where required
• Draft and issue compliance alerts as necessary

Regulatory & Audit Management

• Handle regulatory inquiries, examinations and internal/external audits
• Liaise with regulators in conjunction with relevant Nomura Country Compliance team
• Contribute to submission of periodic or ad hoc regulatory reports to NAM AEJ management and head office in Tokyo

Legal & Governance

• Liaise and work closely with internal legal counsel and external lawyers
• Support company secretarial matters
• Participate in relevant governance committees and forums
• Investigate client complaints, errors and incidents
• Identify potential compliance and control lapses

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance with a primary focus on asset management compliance.
• Demonstrated understanding of the asset management industry, products and services
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant financial regulations in Singapore as they apply to an asset management business with experience in dealing with regulators, in particular MAS.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders, regulators, and business partners.
• Team player, enthusiastic, flexible, eager to learn/teach, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility with impeccable values and integrity.

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).