Risk & Compliance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee and drive the firm's compliance function across Singapore, HongKong, and other overseas offices (non-mainland China).

This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust, scalable compliance framework, with a primary focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Client Due Diligence (CDD), and risk management. In addition, the role will oversee contract review processes and document governance to support the firm's broader operational and regulatory needs.

The successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor to senior management and play a key role in fostering a strong compliance culture across the firm.

Responsibilities

Compliance and Risk Management

. Lead and oversee the firm's compliance function across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and other non-mainland China offices.

. Develop, implement and enhance a consistent, group-wide compliance framework, policies and procedures while ensuring alignment with applicable local regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

. Oversee new client and matter opening requests from a compliance perspective, including conducting background research, advising on onboarding requirements, and reviewing Client Due Diligence (CDD) documentation.

. Ensure effective ongoing monitoring of client relationships, including periodic reviews and screening against relevant sanction lists, PEP database and adverse media sources.

. Provice expert guidance on CDD and risk assessments, particularly for high-risk clients, complex ownership structures and cross-border matters ensure appropriate escalation and reporting of suspicious transactions or activities in accordance with applicable regulations.

. Act as the primary point of contact for all risk and compliance matters, including but not limited to Law Society regulatory compliance, contract review, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client due diligence, anti-money laundering policies.

. Regularly review and update policies and procedures to ensure continued compliance with regulatory obligations (e.g. Law Society of Singapore, LSRA, Hong Kong Law Society, and other applicable authorities).

. Identify potential legal and compliance risks or gaps, and develop practical and effective mitigation strategies.

. Develop and deliver training programs across offices on legal compliance, professional ethics and best practices, promoting a strong and consistent compliance culture within the firm.

Document Process Management

. Develop and maintain standardized templates, forms, including but notlimited to engagement letter, KYC questionnaire.

. Implement procedures to manage documents, including version control,approvals and archiving.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in compliance, preferably within law firm, financial institution, or professional services environment.

2. Experience managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions, particularly Singapore and Hong Kong, will be an advantage.

3. Strong expertise in AML, KYC and risk management frameworks with a solid understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.

4. Strong knowledgeof compliance with local regulations, prior experience with establishing acompliance and risk assessment framework highly sought after.

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across different levels and jurisdictions.

6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and in a structured manner, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.

7. Hands-on, adaptable and proactive, with a positive attitude and willingness to take ownership and support the team as needed.