We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our operations strictly adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining our robust compliance framework, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of compliance across the organization. This position is particularly focused on regulatory requirements within the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), asset management, and Capital Markets Services (CMS) sectors in Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Filings
- Oversee and manage all interactions with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- Prepare, review, and submit mandatory MAS regulatory filings accurately and within stipulated deadlines, including but not limited to Forms 1–5 and annual declarations.
- Monitor changes in MAS regulations and guidelines, assessing their impact on the business and implementing necessary updates to internal policies and procedures.
REIT Compliance Management
- Ensure strict adherence to all regulations governing Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
- Monitor and manage leverage limits to ensure compliance with regulatory thresholds.
- Oversee investment restrictions, ensuring all proposed investments align with allowable mandates and regulatory constraints.
- Review and manage Interested Person Transactions (IPTs), ensuring proper documentation, approval processes, and disclosures are in place in accordance with regulatory requirements.
SGX Announcements & Disclosure
- Manage the process for Singapore Exchange (SGX) announcements, ensuring timely and accurate public disclosures.
- Ensure continuous disclosure obligations are met in accordance with the SGX Listing Manual.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Investor Relations, Finance, Legal) to draft and review announcements and circulars.
Advisory & Training
- Provide compliance advisory support to business units on new initiatives, products, and operational matters.
- Develop and conduct regular compliance training programs for employees to promote awareness of regulatory obligations and internal policies.
- Assist in the implementation of anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) policies.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of proven compliance or regulatory experience specifically within a REIT manager, asset management firm, or a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence holder.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with MAS regulatory filings (e.g., Forms 1–5, annual declarations).
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience managing REIT compliance matters, including leverage limits, investment restrictions, and Interested Person Transactions (IPTs).
- Strong familiarity with SGX listing rules, announcement processes, and continuous disclosure requirements.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and regulators.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
If interested, please submit your application to [Confidential Information] with your expected salary and resume.
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JDA WMS Pte Ltd | EA Personnel: Pham Thi Tuyet Mai
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