Compliance Manager - Asia Pacific ex-Japan DSM

About the role

Capital Group is hiring a Compliance Manager for its Europe-APAC ex-Japan (EA) Compliance Distribution, Sales and Marketing (DSM) team. The role supports the EA DSM Compliance Senior Manager in leading the Asia Pacific DSM Compliance function, working closely with the European counterpart to coordinate a compliant framework across regions. It advises and oversees compliance on distribution, sales and marketing activities, including marketing communications, RFPs and cross-border prospecting, and leads policy, guidance and training.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Asia Pacific DSM Compliance team, providing strategy, oversight, coaching and development.
• Advise EA Marketing, Sales and Sales Leadership on risk-based compliance for distribution, sales, marketing and cross-border activities.
• Review and approve marketing and client-facing materials (communications, DDQs, RFIs, RFPs, websites, social media).
• Develop, implement and improve compliance policies, guidance, processes and controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging risks, assess their impact and drive responses across the region.
• Contribute to regional and global initiatives and resolve complex compliance issues.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Legal, Risk and Compliance, external counsel, auditors, regulators and industry associations.
• Support the Asia Pacific MLRO in overseeing and approving clients from an AML and financial crime perspective.
• Advise on AML, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, client onboarding due diligence, escalations and periodic reviews.

Required profile

• University degree; legal, compliance or regulatory qualifications are an advantage.
• 10+ years of compliance experience in financial services (asset management, investment funds, banking, financial advisory) or a leading consulting or audit firm.
• Leadership experience leading compliance professionals and teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience advising on distribution, sales, marketing and cross-border activities in Asia Pacific.
• Experience with AML and financial crime oversight, including client due diligence, sanctions screening and coordination with an MLRO.
• Strong understanding of the Asia Pacific investment management regulatory landscape.
• Fluent English; an additional Asia Pacific language is an advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of AML, sanctions screening, client due diligence and financial crime risk management.
• Analytical and judgment skills to interpret complex regulations and give risk-based advice.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Communication, organisational and project management skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, annual profitability bonus and a retirement plan with a 15% employer contribution.
• Time away and health benefits from day one, with flexible work options.
• Matching gifts for charitable donations and on-demand professional development.