Senior Associate / Assistant Manager (Regulatory Compliance)

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise portfolio of clients in the financial services industry on ongoing regulatory obligations under the applicable regulations
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, returns, and notifications
• Develop and review regulatory compliance frameworks, registers, policies and procedures 
• Conduct reviews of business processes and internal controls to identify gaps, assess risks, and recommend remediation measures
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and external auditors on compliance-related matters
• Translate regulatory rules and guidance into pragmatic, fit-for-purpose solutions for clients
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide actionable advisory on their impact to clients business operations and compliance frameworks
• Support and execute ad hoc projects, including regulatory mock inspections and AML/CFT due diligence reviews
• Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training programmes for clients
• Undertake other ad-hoc regulatory and compliance projects as required

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accountancy, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in regulatory compliance roles within financial institutions or with MAS
• Prior experience in client-facing roles will be an added advantage
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements applicable to capital markets intermediaries
• Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in Mandarin would be advantageous to support communications with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Candidates with immediate availability or a short notice period will be preferred

Why Join Us:

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of MAS-regulated financial institutions
• Collaborative and professional working environment with strong opportunities for career development
• Broad and hands-on experience spanning licensing, governance, AML/CFT, and ongoing compliance advisory engagements