Associate Director, Compliance

Our client, a leading Asia-based asset manager is seeking a seasoned Compliance professional to join their Singapore team.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as a Compliance Business Partner across distribution, product, investments, and operations, providing practical advisory on MAS and relevant offshore regulations.
• Review agreements, product and fund documentation, marketing materials, cross-border marketing activities, investment deal documentation, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement effective processes to ensure ongoing compliance with new and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Design and execute compliance monitoring activities, contributing to the annual compliance plan and providing oversight of first-line risk controls.
• Develop and enhance compliance policies, deliver regulatory training, prepare management and board-level reporting, and support strategic initiatives and compliance projects.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, accountancy, or equivalent, with at least 10 years of compliance experience in the asset management industry.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with MAS Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act, related guidelines, US Investment Advisers Act, and industry best practices; familiarity with private credit, active ETFs, ESG, and EU regulations is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering clear written and presentation materials.