Head of Compliance

at  Hays

Your new company
My esteemed client, a highly regarded market leader within the Banking Industry, is actively seeking a dynamic professional to take on the pivotal role of Head of Compliance within their team
Your new role
Your primary responsibility will be to assist the company to develop and manage a robust Compliance function aligned with Group Compliance Policy, coordinate with senior management to establish an integrated framework of Compliance policies, procedures, and standards for Asia, foster a bank-wide Compliance culture and assist in developing risk and compliance training programs. You will also collaborate with Group Compliance to develop and implement Conduct-related programs and standards in Asia, facilitate regulatory relationships and provide support on regulatory consultations and trend analysis, assist in standardizing Compliance and Risk Assessment methodologies and support collaboration with relevant businesses on Compliance issues. In conjunction, you will ensure Compliance independence and serve as the supervising FATCA Advisor & Compliance Officer and act as the local Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with PDPA, implementing data protection frameworks, and conducting staff training as needed.
What you’ll need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a well regarded university with a post graduate professional qualifications preferred
15 Years’ experience in Compliance, Legal or Risk particularly in Asia Pacific
A clear understanding of regulatory compliance and financial crime controls and regulatory expectations in Singapore with focus on corporate and institution business considering the Wholesale Banking licence granting by MAS in Singapore. This includes Singapore PDPA and acting as local DPO
Sound understanding of the Singapore regulatory environment and preferably other key Asian regulatory environments
Good track record of stakeholder management (both internal, auditors and regulators)
What you’ll get in return
Opportunities to work with a market leading team within the Banking industry
Excellent training to support and maximise your performance
Innovative and supportive work environment where career progression and development are actively encouraged
What you need to do now
If you or someone you may know may be interested in this opportunity please do contact me on the details below for more information or drop over an updated CV to my email at Joey.Ho@Hays.com.sg
Alternatively, if this job opportunity is not relevant to you, feel free to share across your updated CV to have a confidential discussion on the relevant openings based on your skillsets and expertise.
EA Reg Number: R22104725
EA License Number: 07C3924
Company Registration No: 200609504

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