Director / VP - Compliance Officer, Alternative Asset Management - SMBC
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationSingapore
30+ days ago
Job description
Responsibilities
Regulatorypliance
Liaise with MAS and other regulatory bodies on regulatory filings / submissions, inspections, and reporting obligations.
Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of new MAS requirements, guidelines, and circulars.
Policies & Procedures
Develop and maintainpliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to meet MAS and global regulatory requirements.
Ensurepliance frameworks are tailored to the unique operational characteristics and risks of our investment strategies.
Monitoring & Surveillance
Oversee thepliance monitoring and testing program, including trade surveillance, AML / CFT screening, and personal account dealing reviews where applicable.
Conduct or coordinate with group departments onpliance reviews and internal audits
Monitoring regulatory developments and updating internal policies accordingly.
AML / CFT & KYC
Work closely with fund administrators and act as the designated AML Officer and / or Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), where applicable.
Ensure adherence to MAS AML / CFT guidelines and global standards for investor onboarding and ongoing monitoring, especially inplex fund structures.
Training & Advisory
Providepliance advisory support to investment, operations, and distribution teams on fund structuring, product launches, and cross-border activities.
Lead regular staff training sessions onpliance, AML, and conduct risk topics relevant to alternative investments.
Prepare and present regularpliance reports to the Board, CEO, and relevantmittees.
Support the risk management function and collaborate with internal / external audit teams.
Coordinate with internal legalpliance teams on group-levelpliance activities
Requirements
A bachelor's degree with good academic results from a good university, in Law, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
10 years of relevantpliance experience in financial services. Candidates from alternative investment funds are preferred.
Good working knowledge of the investment management industry and financial products.
Strong analytical skills and ability to demonstrate and articulate a clear thought process in analyzing regulatory andpliance issues. Diligent with attention to details.
Ability to perform processes and controls usingpliance systems.
A proactive, confident, and highly motivated person who is able to work both independently and as a member of the team and with an ability to multitask.
Effectivemunication skills with clear and succinct written and oralmunication and interpersonal skills.