Asset & Wealth Managed Services (AWMS) - Risk & Compliance Solutions - Senior Associate

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We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

We are Asia's leading Asset and Wealth Management practice and our firm is offering you an exceptional opportunity to work with market-leading, fast-growing and specialist boutique clients in this this dynamic sector. AWMS seeks to deliver tailored one-stop-shop solutions that support the daily operations and management needs of fund managers, family offices and funds in today's complex operating environment, empowered by our team of multi-disciplinary specialists and leading technological solutions.

Our AWMS team is expanding rapidly and we are looking for seasoned professionals to join us.

A career within AWMS Risk & Compliance Solutions will provide you with the opportunity to help companies rethink their approach to risk and compliance and create a sustainable business advantage. We're part of a unique client proposition that advises our clients on routine and complex risk and regulatory matters and offers bespoke outsourced support, from market entry through to execution, to help our clients better manage their ongoing compliance, risk and internal audit needs.

You'll work as part of a fast-growing team of subject matter experts with extensive industry experience in areas relating to regulatory compliance, risk management and internal controls. The team's track record and credentials include several industry-firsts and numerous high profile engagements. Your clients will include leading local, regional and global asset managers, alternative asset managers (private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds and venture capital), traditional and digital wealth managers, digital assets and other capital market intermediaries. Digital alliances and digital solutions are core to the delivery of our services to clients. You will enjoy a stable yet flexible working environment with certainty in hours, and the ability to manage and control your own time.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing regulatory advice to fund management clients on areas relating to risk, regulations and compliance.
• Conducting compliance reviews and internal audits for asset managers and formulating recommendations for improving processes and controls to better comply with industry/market practices, regulatory requirements and regulators expectations.
• Conducting business processes and controls reviews, including control assurance reporting to identifying gaps, assessing risks and providing recommendations for remediation.
• Providing outsourced compliance support to clients. This includes regulatory reporting, operationalising changes and updates to regulations, conducting compliance monitoring and reporting to senior management, assisting on AML/KYC reviews and providing regulatory advice.
• Helping clients develop, implement and strengthen their enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Perform walk-through interviews, identify key controls and tailor audit procedures to evaluate the design and validate operating effectiveness of internal controls in various business processes
• Managing key stakeholder relationships, including communication of the scope of work, findings and observations, industry updates.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area Accounting / Commerce including students from a local/overseas university
• Min. 2 years of financial services regulatory, legal or internal audit experience in a Big 4 audit firm, regulator or financial institution. Previous employment with a regulator will be highly preferred.
• Good understanding and interest in the asset management or private wealth management landscape (preferable)
• Regulatory compliance, internal audit or processes, risk and controls experience, preferably in a Big 4 audit firm, regulator or financial institution (preferable)
• Good track record of academic achievements
• Meticulous and attention to details, possessing an analytical and enquiring mind-set
• Professional, confident and highly motivated self-starter, with an ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast pace environment with tight deadlines,
• Positive attitude to learn and strong team player.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Possess strong values, personal integrity and emotional intelligence.
• Good verbal and written communication skill in English. Additional proficiency in Mandarin will be an advantage.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.