Position Title: Part-Time Compliance Officer /Compliance Advisor
Location: Singapore (Remote / Flexible)
Engagement Type: Part-Time (5-10 hours per week)
Reporting To: Head of Compliance / Partner
1. About the Adept Corporate Servies (www.adept-cs.com)
Weare a Singapore-based professional services firm providing corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, and regulatory advisory services to a regional and international client base.
Our clients include:
- Licensed and regulated entities under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), including Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence holders
- Corporate finance advisory firms
- Insurance brokers and intermediaries
- Fund management companies, family offices, and investment holding structures
We operate across multiple jurisdictions including Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and offshore financial centres, supporting clients on both operational and regulatory matters.
Aspart of our continued growth, we are expanding our outsourced compliance advisory capabilities, similar to firms such as Waystone andComplianceAsia.
2.Role Overview
Weare seeking an experienced compliance professional to support our clients in meeting regulatory obligations under the MAS framework.
Thisis a part-time, advisory-focused role suited for a practitioner who isable to provide practical, commercially grounded compliance advice andact as an outsourced compliance function for selected clients.
3.Scope of Work
RegulatoryAdvisory
- Advise clients on MAS regulatory requirements, including those applicable to CMS licence holders, financial advisers, and insurance intermediaries
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements in a practical, business-oriented manner
ComplianceFrameworks
- Review, design, and update compliance manuals, policies, and internal controls (including AML/CFT frameworks)
- Ensure frameworks are aligned with MAS expectations for regulated entities
OngoingCompliance Support
- Perform periodic compliance reviews and health checks
- Provide oversight of compliance monitoring programmes and risk assessments
RegulatoryLiaison
- Support responses to MAS queries, inspections, and regulatory filings
- Assist clients in preparing for regulatory audits
Advisory& Escalation
- Act as a senior advisor on complex or judgement-based compliance matters
- Provide guidance to both clients and internal teams
4.Requirements
- Minimum 5-10 years of relevant compliance experience in Singapore
- Strong working knowledge of MAS regulations, including:
- Securities and Futures Act (SFA)
- Financial Advisers Act (FAA)
- AML/CFT requirements
- Direct experience supporting or advising the following types of entities is essential:
- Capital Markets Services licence holders (fund managers, capital markets intermediaries)
- Corporate finance advisory firms
- Insurance brokers or insurance intermediaries
- Prior experience as:
- Compliance Officer, MLRO, or
- Compliance consultant / outsourced advisory role
- Professional certifications (e.g. CAMS, ICA, CFA, or legal qualification) are advantageous
5.Engagement Structure & Remuneration
This is a part-time engagement of approximately 5-10 hours per week, with flexibility depending on client requirements.
Indicativecompensation (Singapore market):
- Hourly: SGD 80 - 150 per hour or
- Monthly retainer: SGD 2,000 - 5,000
Higher compensation may be considered for candidates undertaking named appointments (e.g. Compliance Officer or MLRO roles).
6.Key Attributes
- Strong regulatory judgement with the ability to provide practical, commercially sound advice
- Ability to operate independently in a client-facing advisory capacity
- Clear and concise communication skills
- High level of professionalism and integrity
7.Positioning
This role is ideal for:
- Experienced compliance professionals seeking flexible, portfolio-style advisory work
- Former in-house Compliance Officers or MLROs
- Practitioners with experience across multiple regulated entities
- Possibility of converting into full-time in due course
The role offers exposure to a diverse client base and the opportunity to contribute to a growing outsourced compliance platform.
