AVP/VP Wealth Management Compliance

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an AVP/VP Wealth Management Compliance to join their highly respected team. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping compliance culture within the wealth management business, ensuring regulatory excellence and supporting business growth. You will be empowered to work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, providing expert guidance on compliance matters.

What you'll do:

As an AVP/VP Wealth Management Compliance based in Singapore, you will be responsible for embedding a culture of compliance throughout the wealth management business.

• Embed compliance management into the wealth management business culture by collaborating with business management and compliance staff in Singapore.
• Work closely with the Head of Compliance to develop, implement, review, and update compliance policies and procedures for wealth management operations in Singapore and across Asia.
• Design, implement, and maintain the Regulatory Compliance Management Programme in accordance with local laws, regulations, and global standards.
• Monitor regulatory changes, developments, and trends in banking, securities, financial advisory, and trust business sectors to assess their impact on wealth management operations.
• Advise operating committees, senior management, and relevant employees on procedural changes required due to regulatory updates in a timely manner.
• Conduct risk-based assessments of rules and regulations jointly with Risk Management and other Compliance teams; perform gap analyses as needed.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of applicable banking, securities, financial advisory, and trust laws and regulations as well as internal policies.
• Provide advice on compliance and regulatory risk matters to senior management, businesses, operations, and other functions to support implementation of assurance mechanisms.
• Manage regulatory relationships by ensuring accurate filing of notifications, overseeing responses to inquiries or consultation papers, and facilitating inspections.
• Support external and internal audits by liaising with regulators on routine matters; ensure appropriate escalation and resolution of identified issues.

What you bring:

To excel as an AVP/VP Wealth Management Compliance, you bring extensive experience from the financial sector—particularly within private banking or wealth management environments.

• Degree or equivalent qualification is required for this position within wealth management compliance.
• At least 7 -10+ years of experience in compliance-related roles within the financial industry is essential; ideally including 7 years focused on private banking or wealth management compliance.
• Direct experience dealing with regulators and auditors is crucial for success in this role.
• Comprehensive understanding of Singapore/MAS rules and regulations relevant to private banking is highly desirable.
• Technical expertise in local banking regulations as well as securities & futures laws is expected; familiarity with financial advisory services regulations is important.
• Ability to apply compliance principles effectively within a private banking/wealth management context demonstrates your suitability for this position.
• Strategic thinking combined with solution orientation enables you to accept accountability while promoting teamwork through co-operation and information sharing.
• Exceptional attention to detail paired with analytical skills ensures thorough assessment of regulatory risks.
• Excellent communication skills allow you to engage confidently with business partners, stakeholders, auditors, and regulators alike.
• Demonstrated initiative in supporting inter-unit collaboration reflects your commitment to communal success.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where collaboration is at the heart of everything they do. Employees are encouraged to share knowledge freely across departments—ensuring that everyone benefits from collective expertise. Flexible working opportunities allow you to tailor your schedule around personal needs without compromising professional growth; generous training programmes keep you ahead of industry developments so you can continue expanding your skillset. The leadership team prioritises supportive practices that foster loyalty among staff members; they believe that nurturing talent leads not only to individual fulfilment but also communal success. As part of this team-oriented environment, you’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who value dependability just as much as ambition—making it an ideal place for those who appreciate both challenge and camaraderie.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact within wealth management compliance while enjoying flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities, this could be the perfect next step for you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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