Head of Legal and Compliance

Key responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for delivering and coordinating the legal, compliance and risk management functions supporting the Singapore based financial services
• Manage Singapore’s related licensing obligations and regulatory relationships
• Provide leadership, management, supervision and support to the Singapore compliance team
• Provide training and ensure adherence with compliance and risk management policies and protocols by all staff
• Keep abreast of applicable regulatory and statutory matters relevant to the industry to ensure that management is fully informed of current, new or proposed legislation
• Responsible for risk assessment and risk review processes at client onboarding phase including AML/CDD/KYC/FATCA/CRS, ongoing review and administration
• Responsible for ongoing review, maintenance and development of key risk and compliance documentation including FATCA/CRS review, BCP/DRP, Risk Assessment, Risk Management Processes and Procedures, Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment process for the licensed entities
• Review, develop, enhance and implement improvements and changes to the company’s Compliance Manual and system of internal controls
• Supervise team to conduct periodic review of all accounts and report findings to the company’s Board.

Requirements

• Law, finance, accounting or business degree or degree level qualification. STEP qualification preferred.  ICA qualification preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in trust/funds/financial advisory/asset management/banking industry, demonstrating technical strength and advisory support in relation to Trust Companies Act, Trustees Act, Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisors Act, amongst others
• Strong technical skillsets, product knowledge and communication skills
• Strong product knowledge
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and abilities to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships

We welcome interested qualified candidates to email an updated resume in word doc format to enquiry@targetpartners.com.sg indicating current and expected compensation. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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