REIT Compliance Manager

BEATHCHAPMAN (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Singapore seeks a REIT Compliance professional to oversee compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements for its new REITs business. The role includes monitoring REIT qualification requirements, preparing compliance documentation, and ensuring alignment with MAS regulations. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of experience in REIT Compliance. This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a REIT Compliance role.
• Strong analytical skills related to compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with REIT qualification requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain REIT compliance testing documentation.
• Ensure compliance policies align with MAS regulations.
• Support REIT structuring and transactions from a compliance perspective.

Skills

Understanding of MAS regulations

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Overview

The REIT Compliance professional is responsible for ensuring the organization’s ongoing compliance with all regulatory, tax, and operational requirements applicable to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). This is a new role due to their acquisition, and you will oversee all Compliance matters for their new REITs business.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with REIT qualification requirements under the Internal Revenue Code, including income, asset, distribution, and ownership tests
• Prepare, review, and maintain REIT compliance testing and supporting documentation on a quarterly and annual basis
• Ensure that all Compliance policies and Investments are in line with MAS regulations
• Support REIT structuring, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other transactions from a compliance perspective
• Oversee shareholder ownership tracking and compliance with REIT ownership limitations
• Assist with preparation of REIT-related disclosures for SEC filings and investor communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• At least 3 years in a REIT Compliance role
• Strong understanding of MAS regulations
• Ability to work independently

EA Personnel No. R1985201
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
Licence No. 16S8112