Compliance Senior Manager

[Your Next Opportunity]

Are you a compliance professional with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management? As the Compliance Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire compliance function within the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Legal and Risk, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the company remains in full compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal policies.

[Your Role & Responsibilities]

(A) Principle duties and responsibilities

  • Manage, supervise and lead the compliance team, setting clear objectives and providing ongoing training
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and other applicable regulatory bodies.
  • Monitor, keep abreast and interpret changes in regulations, laws and industry practices that may impact the business and communicate such changes to the relevant stakeholders and staff
  • Lead, support and from time to time, update the impact assessment and periodic review of the firm’s compliance program to meet regulatory requirements and changes.
  • Assist in developing, updating and implementing compliance related policies, procedures, and workflows that are related with relevant regulations and industry best practices e.g. notices and guidelines as issued by MAS from time to time
  • Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and provide mitigation strategies
  • Conduct gap analysis across business functions, as well as collaborate with stakeholders across the company to enhance compliance controls
  • Oversee the FATCA and CRS due diligence and reporting

(B) Governance and Reporting

  • Participate in client classification, risk rating, KYC and transaction monitoring. Familiarity with regulatory requirements of AML and CFT and other applicable laws and regulations
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all compliance-related matters within the organisation and act as the liaison with regulatory bodies and external auditors (including liaising with regulators on matters arising from AML/KYC/CFT)
  • Lead the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, including MAS reports, FATCA/CRS and ensure accurate and timely compliance with regulatory deadlines

(C) Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

  • Review the client onboarding documentation, due diligence checks, and enterprise-wide risk assessment.
  • Perform transaction monitoring activities, identify, investigate, and escalate any irregularities as part of the monitoring process.
  • Conduct compliance and anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism training to all employees.
  • Perform any additional duties or participate in ad-hoc projects assigned by the Head of Legal and Risk from time to time.

[What We Are Looking For]

[Education]

  • A degree in Business, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

[Skills & Experience]

  • 10 years of experience in a compliance role, with experience in a Singapore licensed trust company or MAS licensed firm preferred.
  • Experience in leading and managing a compliance team.

[Traits]

  • Leadership: Ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team, setting clear objectives and ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
  • Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling regulatory requirements and compliance documentation.
  • Risk-Aware: Strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating compliance risks within the organisation. Proactively addresses potential vulnerabilities before they escalate into larger issues.

[What We Offer]

  • Professional Growth – We value commitment and provide opportunities for professional development, industry exposure and professional memberships.
  • Competitive Compensation – Structured salary package with annual reviews, discretionary performance bonuses and a fixed bonus.
  • Flexible Work – Hybrid model with remote options giving you autonomy while ensuring productivity.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


 

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Company profile

Consulting Services11-50 employees

Kensington Corporate Management (S) Pte. Ltd. established its presence in Singapore in 2013. In the same year it formed a strategic alliance with JTC Group (Jersey).

This company offers corporate secretarial and financial reporting and compliance services.

Corporate secretarial services include company incorporation, maintaining statutory records, filing annual returns, and ensuring compliance with local statutory laws and regulations.

Financial reporting and compliance services include bookkeeping, payroll processing, GST reporting, corporate tax compliance, preparation of financial statements, XBRL filing and ensuring in accordance with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.

Perks and benefits
Medical
Dental
AWS, Performance Bonus, Staff activities

Company information

Registration No.201303259N

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