Manager, Compliance Control Room (Contract)

This contract opportunity offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in ensuring that business strategies and initiatives are executed in full compliance with both internal policies and external regulations. You will be able to collaborate with international teams to manage confidential information, resolve conflicts of interest and deliver comprehensive compliance training across multiple jurisdictions.

What you'll do:

As Manager, Compliance Control Room you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of business operations across Asia Pacific.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Asia Pacific Compliance Control Room, ensuring adherence to governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures across all business lines.
• Support senior leadership in delivering the compliance programme for Global Banking and Markets as well as Treasury businesses throughout the region.
• Collaborate with global Control Room colleagues to administer issuer programmes, including managing sensitive information barriers, conflict clearance processes, research disclosures, and securities aggregation.
• Lead conduct incident and breach management by developing frameworks, investigating potential breaches, coordinating with stakeholders such as HR, and reporting outcomes to senior management.
• Provide expert advice on policy interpretation and application for complex compliance matters while escalating issues beyond standard policies when necessary.
• Deliver training sessions for compliance teams on procedures related to conduct incidents, personal trading requests, gifts and entertainment approvals, and outside business activities.
• Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries concerning central compliance functions and maintain up-to-date documentation on relevant policies and procedures.
• Undertake surveillance activities by performing periodic testing on employee disclosures and requests to ensure ongoing compliance with established standards.
• Participate in the implementation of global compliance transformation initiatives by collaborating with local teams to meet all regulatory requirements specific to each jurisdiction.
• Identify opportunities for technology enhancements within compliance processes by liaising with development teams to drive project delivery focused on efficiency gains.

What you bring:

To excel as Manager, Compliance Control Room you will bring a wealth of experience from previous roles in financial services or banking environments where you have demonstrated your expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in compliance or risk management within financial services or banking sectors is essential for this position.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations is required; familiarity with other Asia Pacific jurisdictional regulations would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial services operations including sales, trading, mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, and organisational structures is important.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are needed for preparing reports, responding to regulatory inquiries, and delivering training sessions across diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with strong internet research capabilities is expected.
• Excellent analytical abilities combined with meticulous attention to detail are vital for conducting surveillance activities and reviewing complex disclosures or requests.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary for building dependable relationships with client groups as well as collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information sensitively while exercising sound judgement in moderately complex situations is required.
• Outstanding planning, organisational, and time-management skills are essential for managing high volumes of work under stringent deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification is mandatory; additional certifications in compliance or risk management would be beneficial.

What sets this company apart:

The company invests heavily in professional development through ongoing training opportunities designed to keep staff at the forefront of industry best practices. As part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement—including digital transformation initiatives—you will find ample opportunities for personal growth while contributing meaningfully to impactful projects that shape the future of compliance across international markets.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in compliance leadership further within a globally respected institution that values your expertise—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; join a team where your contributions truly make a difference.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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