Senior Risk & Controls Advisor

SMBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking an experienced compliance/risk professional in Singapore to support advisory needs across departments and strengthen controls. The role emphasizes 1LOD governance and proactive issue remediation, using Power BI and MS Forms for reporting and tracking.

The candidate should bring 6-10 years in banking regulation, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication. You will collaborate across teams, manage training, and assist audits while upholding stringent regulatory

Qualifications

• Relevant degree holder with 6-10 years in compliance, risk or regulatory work in banking.
• Solid knowledge of Banking Act, SFA and related notices.
• Strong judgement, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support and act as a resource to departments on compliance and controls.
• Maintain risk control register; review key risk areas and conduct risk assessments.
• As 1LOD, manage surveillance and compliance reviews ahead of 2LOD; coordinate responses and remediation.
• Oversee COI and PSI controls including information barrier protocols and restricted lists.
• Review pitchbooks for regulatory compliance, fair dealing, and disclosures.
• Assess Accredited/Institutional Investor status based on structures and trusts.
• Coordinate mandatory internal training and CPD hours; track and escalate late completion.
• Conduct internal compliance trainings as 1LOD to ensure regulatory education.
• Assist during audits or inspections and follow up on issues or deficiencies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Power BI

MS Forms

MS 365 applications

Job description

SMBC Group is seeking an experienced compliance/risk professional in Singapore to support advisory needs across departments and strengthen controls. The role emphasizes 1LOD governance and proactive issue remediation, using Power BI and MS Forms for reporting and tracking.

The candidate should bring 6-10 years in banking regulation, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication. You will collaborate across teams, manage training, and assist audits while upholding stringent regulatory