Head of Compliance - Leading Regional Brokerage Firm

  • Sector: LMA Asia Finance
  • Contact: Cindy Nguyen
  • Client: LMA
  • Location: Singapore
  • Salary: S$200000 - S$250000 per annum + + bonus
  • Expiry Date: 10 April 2022
  • Job Ref: BBBH230718_1643361362
  • Contact Email: cindy.nguyen@lmarecruitment.asia

Our client is a leading Financial Services and Brokerage Firm based in Singapore and due to business expansion, they are looking for a Compliance leader to manage the options and futures brokerage business in Singapore. Candidates with relevant digital or fintech (crypto) experience will be a plus.

Responsibilities of the Role:

  • In charge of oversight on all compliance matters across business operations with relevant legislation/regulations
  • Provide advisory on compliance implications of business decisions, both for on-going issues and in project decisions Interpret and assess regulatory updates, and stay abreast of changes, advice and conducting training internally
  • Liaise and coordinate with MAS on all reporting requirements and submission as well as addressing any queries
  • Provide advice to business heads on new products and initiatives including all regulatory requirements
  • Develop a proactive, integrated compliance approach and spearhead compliance culture within the enterprise Support management through the provisions and implementation of new policies
  • Provide assistance in legal matters and liaise with external legal counsel Undertake additional functions and duties when required
  • Leading the regulatory license application with MAS and providing compliance advisory to ensure adherence with relevant regulations
  • Build and maintain strong framework of policies and procedures, AML framework and compliance trainings
  • Establish and maintain effective relationship with MAS and relevant authorities



Requirements of the Role:

  • Graduate with a degree from reputable universities
  • A minimum of 10 years compliance experience within Compliance in a Brokerage house/ Capital Market and experience in digital or fintech (crypto) experience will be a plus
  • Demonstrate experience in managing a small team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Professional qualifications in Compliance will be an added advantage
  • Strong knowledge of MAS, SFA, FAA requirements
  • Oversight experience in compliance/ monitoring programs, or policy drafting experience would be an added advantage
  • Self-motivated individual with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


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