Job Description
Company Description
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job Description
What you’ll do
Our Regulatory Compliance Advisory team services regulated financial institutions, the majority of whom are Capital Market Services Licence holders for fund management activities.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the team lead, you will take responsibility in fulfilling our clients’ needs on full spectrum of regulatory compliance advisory work - from immigration services, licensing, set up of initial compliance function to ongoing compliance monitoring, amongst other:
- Manage the overall process throughout a client’s journey for their MAS licence application
- Set up the compliance function for clients who have successfully applied for MAS licence, including design of compliance manual and monitoring program tailored to the client’s business circumstances
- Advise clients on ongoing regulatory compliance requirements and be responsible for clients’ requests for advice and assistance on regulatory compliance related matters
- Conduct work on regulatory compliance review based on MAS’ regulatory requirements
- Execute ad-hoc projects which affect our clients/ industry (including study of changes to tax incentives, new legal vehicles for investment vehicles, technology adoption for regulatory compliance etc.)
- Produce write-ups on regulatory updates which affects the fund management industry
- Prepare regulatory reporting based on MAS’ risk-based capital requirements
What we offer
- Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
- Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc
- Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
- Maternity and paternity leave, education leave and etc
- Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.
Qualifications
- At least 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, internal/ external audit or legal functions in the financial services industry
- Candidate with broad knowledge of the Securities and Futures Act and MAS Notices and Guidelines for Singapore fund management companies preferred
- Able to manage multiple stakeholders including clients, senior management, team lead and associates
- Candidates who are positive, proactive and fast learners will be highly desired
- High proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Information
Our commitment to you and the environment
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
