Main Purpose of Job:

The Senior Compliance Manager will be responsible for providing advisory and compliance oversight, monitoring and consultancy in respect of all MAS regulations relevant to the distribution business of SJP Singapore, as well as to research, manage and implement regulatory requirements and best practices set out by the regulators and relevant authorities/associations.

The individual will also be required to work closely with the business to ensure that all members of staff, appointed representatives and those associated with the company are fully conversant with and adhere to all rules and regulations detailed in the Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act and the subsidiary legislations, as well as any other relevant requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Job:

• Support the Head of Compliance in maintaining awareness of the regulatory environment to promptly address the fulfillment of regulatory standards/reporting, information requests and Group requirements.
• Ensure that the Company's internal policies and procedures such as AML/CFT Framework, Outsourcing Policy and Compliance Manual are updated and reviewed on a periodic basis, aligned with the prevailing regulatory requirements and Group.
• Provide timely, practical and accurate compliance advice to Partnership and relevant departments, as a subject matter expert of regulations from MAS.
• Undertake gap analysis, enhanced due diligence reviews, ongoing periodic compliance reviews, and manage potential fraud cases and suspicious transactions if any. This includes escalation to the regulators where appropriate.
• Design and conduct regulatory training for new joiners and existing Partnership and employees to ensure all is kept abreast of regulatory updates.
• Maintain proper records of compliance activities and ensure the timely provision of management information to facilitate internal reporting and evaluation needs by Head of Compliance.
• Liaise with auditors and/or authorities to fulfill inspection requirements when required and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage all other Compliance-related areas and undertake ad-hoc projects and system testing works as assigned.

Requirements of the Job:

• Minimum 6 or more years of experience in a compliance role within a corporate environment.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies, as well as conducting compliance assessments.
• Good knowledge of the Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act, Insurance Act and the subsidiary legislation, as well as any other requirements.
• A good understanding of compliance, AML and risk management requirements issued by MAS as relevant to the distribution activities in Singapore
• Experience of interacting with the local regulators, auditors, authorities/associations or similar.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Capable of quickly adapting to new methodologies and working towards deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and ethical standard.