Head of Compliance (Banking) - Singapore Branch

About the role

An established international financial services group is setting up a new Singapore branch and is looking for a local Head of Compliance and MLRO. You will lead the regulatory compliance and financial crime agenda, build the local framework, manage MAS engagement and oversee AML/CFT, regulatory change and compliance monitoring, with close interaction with senior regional and global stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the local Head of Compliance and MLRO, overseeing regulatory compliance, AML/CFT and financial crime matters for the Singapore branch.
• Establish and maintain the local compliance framework, risk assessments, monitoring programmes and governance processes.
• Lead engagement with MAS, including regulatory enquiries, inspections, surveys, audits and supervisory reviews.
• Advise senior management on regulatory developments, new products, compliance risks and financial crime matters.
• Develop local policies and controls in close collaboration with regional and global Compliance teams.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of relevant compliance experience within banking.
• Prior experience as a Head of Compliance, MLRO, Deputy MLRO or senior Compliance professional with meaningful responsibility for a Singapore regulated business or branch.
• Proven ability to work independently in a hands-on environment and to work with senior local, regional and global stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory requirements.
• Direct experience engaging regulators on regulatory matters, inspections or supervisory reviews.
• Ability to develop compliance frameworks.

What we offer

• A highly visible leadership role in the new Singapore branch, shaping the local Compliance and AML framework from an early stage.
• Close collaboration with senior stakeholders globally.
• A competitive compensation package and strong international exposure.