Alpadis provides bespoke trust and corporate services to private, institutional and corporate clients, and regulatory support to financial institutions. We understand the dynamics of Singapore as a leading financial hub and offer tailored solutions that meet the needs of MAS-regulated financial institutions. Our strategy focuses on delivering personalised services through expert local teams and a robust global network. Headquartered in Switzerland, Alpadis operates in key markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan. For our Singapore office, we arelooking for a Director to drive our compliance support services for financial institutions.
Job Descriptions
- Provide strategic direction for the compliance services team
- Oversee daytoday operations to ensure highquality and efficient service delivery
- Assist financial institutions in meeting compliance requirements under financial regulations by executing outsourced compliance tasks, providing advice or carrying out specific projects, such as guidance on business activities, review of customer due diligence (CDD), advice on staff qualifications, drafting policies and procedures, establishing enterprise-wide risk assessments, and reviewing annual and quarterly returns
- Respond to client inquiries promptly and professionally
- Maintain accurate client files and auditready documentation
- Mentor, develop, and supervise compliance officers and managers
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for key clients
- Stay updated on evolving regulations, most of all, MAS regulation, and ensure internal protocols comply with the latest standards
- Implement compliance frameworks, checklists, and controls to safeguard the firm and its clients
- Drafting of regulatory updates and thought leadership articles
- Drafting of training materials and holding of training sessions internally
- General assistance
Skills/Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance and/or licencing within financial institutions or compliance consulting firms
- Good understanding of compliance requirements under financial regulations, such as the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and/or the Financial Advisers Act 2001and their subsidiary regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, with a particular focus on Capital Markets Services
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Banking or Accountancy
- Professional qualifications, such as ICA or ACAMS would be an advantage
- Accounting knowledge would be an advantage, in particular, for the purpose of reviewing or completing the MAS quarterly returns
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, writing and communication skills
- Proactive team player who can guide others and work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to manage multiple assignments
- Collaboration and work with English-speaking clients, preparing records and communication with the regulator therefore, good command of and fluency in English is essential
