Head jobs in Singapore

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore seeks a Head of Compliance. This role involves overseeing the AML/CFT framework, providing compliance advice to the Board, and ensuring compliance policies are up to date. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of regulatory experience and must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the Singapore regulatory environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of compliance or regulatory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory environment.
• Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Certification (ACAMS, ICA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML/CFT framework including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and STR reporting.
• Act as the key escalation point for high-risk customers and compliance breaches.
• Serve as the primary compliance adviser to the Board and senior management.
• Ensure compliance policies and procedures are reviewed and approved.
• Establish a compliance monitoring programme to test regulatory adherence.
• Oversee remediation of identified gaps, deficiencies, and audit findings.
• Ensure independence of the compliance function from business operations.