Compliance Officer - Private Equity

The Opportunity

A well-capitalised mid-market private equity firm with a strong track record in Asia is looking to bring on a Compliance Officer or Compliance Manager to own the regulatory compliance function in Singapore.

This is not a compliance seat buried inside a large team. You would be the person responsible for the firm's regulatory posture — monitoring MAS circulars, maintaining internal KYC procedures, ensuring ongoing adherence to licensing conditions, and managing AML/CFT obligations at the investor level. You would report directly to a C-suite officer (Chief Strategy and Corporate Officer, legally trained) and work alongside established external compliance partners who already support the firm across its key markets.

The firm is in a growth phase. It has closed a significant institutional fund, is progressing its next fundraise, and is formalising the compliance function as part of a broader organisational maturation. A compliance software rollout is underway to automate what has historically been a manual process — so you would not just be maintaining the status quo, but actively shaping how the function operates going forward.

There is a structured handover in place. The current compliance handler will transition responsibilities over time, giving you a proper runway to get up to speed rather than being dropped into a vacuum.

What the Role Involves

The scope is regulatory compliance — pure and simple. This is not a deal transaction compliance role. You would not be sitting in on investment committee meetings reviewing deal documents. Instead, the focus is on:

• MAS regulatory monitoring: Tracking circulars, guidelines, and regulatory changes relevant to a licensed fund manager. Making sure the firm stays ahead of requirements, not chasing them
• Internal KYC procedures: Maintaining and improving the firm's KYC framework, particularly at the LP (investor) level — onboarding, periodic reviews, ongoing monitoring
• AML/CFT compliance: Ensuring the firm's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations are met, with a focus on the investor base rather than portfolio-level activity
• External provider management: Coordinating with external compliance service providers (Big Four in one market, a specialist compliance firm in another) — you are the internal point of contact who ensures nothing falls through the cracks
• Compliance software implementation: Contributing to the rollout of new compliance technology that will replace manual processes. Someone who has been through a similar implementation before would be well-placed here
• Cross-jurisdictional awareness: The firm operates fund structures across multiple jurisdictions (including offshore vehicles). While the primary focus is Singapore, there is scope for the role to touch on regulatory considerations in other markets over time

The geographic focus is Singapore. The firm also has an office in another Asian financial centre with its own external compliance support, so you would not be expected to cover that market alone — but an understanding of how multi-jurisdictional compliance works is valuable.

Who You Are

You have spent 6 to 8 years in regulatory compliance within financial services — ideally in a fund management, asset management, or fund administration environment. You know how MAS regulation works for licensed fund managers (SFA, FAA, AML/CFT guidelines) and you do not need someone to explain the basics.

You have handled KYC and AML at the investor level. You understand what LP onboarding looks like in practice — subscription documents, source of wealth verification, ongoing monitoring — and you are comfortable owning that process.

You are the kind of person who can run a compliance function with external support rather than needing a large internal team around you. If you have been the sole or lead compliance professional at a previous firm, that experience is directly relevant here. You know how to manage external advisors, escalate when needed, and make sound judgement calls independently.

You are based in Singapore and available to start within a reasonable timeframe.

What would set you apart:

• Direct experience in a private equity or private markets firm (not just banking or insurance) — familiarity with GP/LP structures, offshore vehicles, and fund lifecycle dynamics
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional compliance across Asian markets (e.g. Singapore plus Hong Kong, Cayman, or other offshore jurisdictions)
• Hands-on experience with compliance software implementation or RegTech tools — you have been through a system rollout before and know what it takes
• Professional qualifications in compliance (ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent)
• A track record in a mid-sized firm environment where you wore multiple hats and had direct access to senior leadership

What is On Offer

• A competitive salary package in line with the Assistant Manager to Manager level for the Singapore market
• Direct reporting line to C-suite leadership — no middle management layers
• The chance to own and shape a compliance function at a firm with genuine momentum, not just maintain someone else's framework
• A lean, senior team where your work is visible and your contribution matters
• A structured handover and external support network — you are set up to succeed, not left to figure it out alone

To apply, please submit your resume to [Confidential Information] highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

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