Primary Objective
Assist CEO, RHB Asset Management in providing legal and compliance support to internal stakeholders as well as ensuring there are adequate controls and processes in place to comply with the regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Advisory
- Advise on compliance-related matters, including AML/CFT/CPF requirements.
- Ensure business activities align with regulatory obligations through periodic reviews.
- Escalate significant observations and breaches to Senior Management and the Board.
Legal Advisory
- Provide guidance on the rights and obligations of the Company and issues arising from business activities.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
- Liaise with external counsel on legal documents, disputes, and implications; review advice and documents prepared by external counsel.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with regulators (e.g., Monetary Authority of Singapore), auditors, and other external stakeholders.
- Disseminate and analyze updates on new or revised laws and regulations.
Training & Policy Implementation
- Conduct training sessions on compliance matters, including AML/CFT/CPF.
- Develop and implement internal policies and processes related to legal and compliance.
- Ensure internal stakeholders policies and processes remain aligned with regulatory requirements.
Strategic Planning
- Prepare and execute the annual work plan for legal and compliance functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law or related discipline.
- Preferably with prior legal, audit, or compliance experience in the asset management or financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, particularly AML/CFT/CPF requirements.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while engaging effectively with senior management and external stakeholders.
