We are seeking a dynamic and experienced First Line of Defense Internal Control Specialist to strengthen the risk governance framework and oversee business activities within our Private Banking Singapore branch.

Reporting to the Internal Control Team Lead in Singapore, you will drive, manage and execute comprehensive front office internal controls, with a strong focus on sales suitability, selling processes, KRI monitoring, and operational risk mitigation.

This role requires strong autonomy, sound judgement, and the ability to independently manage branch control governance while supporting strategic business initiatives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the below tasks, but not limited to: -

Control Execution & Risk Governance

Execute and evolve the Bank's First Line of Defense (1LoD) risk management framework, driving the implementation and ongoing monitoring of Scorecard Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to ensure Front Office activities strictly align with internal and regulatory mandates
Perform full suite of Front Office control and surveillance activities, focusing closely on sales suitability, advisory and selling processes, fees and commissions, and first- and third-party fund transfer controls

Analysis, Monitoring and Remediation

Lead regular business and control reviews to deliver actionable insights and comprehensive risk assessments that support senior management decision-making
Conduct deep-dive data analysis and trend assessments to proactively identify control lapses, and design strategic process enhancements
Drive remediation efforts from end to end, ensuring all tracked issues are resolved with high-quality outcomes and fully documented evidence of closure

Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory

Provide advisory and guidance to Front Office teams, Investment Advisors, and Product Specialists regarding internal policies and regulatory compliance
Partner seamlessly with cross-functional teams across Compliance, Second Line Risk Management, and operational functions to sustain a unified, robust risk culture
Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, steering evidence preparation and managing prompt responses to audit findings

Training & Project Support

Champion risk awareness by delivering targeted training and continuous guidance to employees on internal control principles and policies.
Drive and support strategic business initiatives, process-related risk projects, working groups, and governance forums.
Manage ad-hoc risk tasks and corporate workstreams, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of updates

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (or equivalent professional credential)
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in either internal control, risk management, business management, audit, first-line-of-defense function or other relevant experience within Private Banking or Wealth Management
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the broader private banking business, with deep knowledge of advisory and selling processes, and a commitment to keeping abreast of industry trends and regulatory updates
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical ability with high attention to detail, alongside the capacity to evaluate diverse factors comprehensively to devise and execute effective solutions
Data Literacy: Good technical proficiency in analysing business data, with the ability to draw actionable insights from large or multiple data sets to drive process optimsation, automation and reporting
Problem Solving: Proactive mindset with independent judgement and robust problem-solving capabilities
Time & Project Management: Outstanding organisation skills to effectively manage a multifaceted role with time-sensitive priorities and multiple concurrent assignments
Communication & Collaboration: Strong team player with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to confidently partner with and engage Front Office/ Relationship Managers and senior management
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint); prior exposure to VBA macros, Power BI, Tableau, Python or SQL is a distinct advantage but not essential