Job Description: Compliance Officer - Regulated Trust Company (Singapore)

Position Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Compliance Officer to join our regulated trust company in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the organisation's full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, particularly those governed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to MAS, ACRA, and AML/CFT regulations. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and advise management on implications.
• Policy Development: Draft, review, and update internal compliance policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements.
• Client Due Diligence: Oversee client onboarding processes, including Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and risk assessments, annual reviews, and administration of the company's EWRA and BCP
• Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and maintain a compliance monitoring programme. Lead the annual filing of CRS, FATCA and Economic Substance returns. Management and investigation of breaches.
• Training & Awareness: Conduct regular training sessions for staff on compliance obligations, ethical conduct, and regulatory updates.
• Audit Support: Prepare documentation and support internal and external audits, ensuring all records meet audit standards.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as one of the contacts for regulatory bodies, managing filings, notifications, and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a compliance role within a trust company or financial services firm.
• Familiarity with Singapore's regulatory landscape, including MAS guidelines, ACRA requirements, and AML/CFT standards.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS or ICA are advantageous.

Compensation:

• Excellent remuneration package, health and dental insurance coverage after probation, annual discretionary bonus