Compliance Officer - Singapore - Apex Group

Apex Group

Verified Company

Singapore

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Wei Jie

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Description

Compliance Officer

Location:
Singapore, Singapore

Date Posted:
Mar 15, 2023

Description

Key responsibilities

Assist the Regional Head of Compliance with the implementation and enforcement of the Global Compliance Strategy & Programme in APAC
Report to the Head of Compliance in Singapore to ensure that the Singapore Office is fully compliant with relevant laws and regulations
Provide support and guidance to the senior management and Business in Singapore and APAC (if applicable) to ensure that regulatory risk, including Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing is appropriately and adequately managed. Advise on AML due diligence, PEP, and sanction checks on client and investor files
Perform horizon scanning and analyse proposed legislative and regulatory developments to monitor impact and conformance with the applicable laws and regulations
Assist in developing and reviewing the Compliance systems and controls to ensure they remain uptodate and meet current statutory and regulatory requirements, which includes enhancing the controls and procedures where necessary
Implement and/or follow up on recommendations made by internal or external audits and the regulators, regarding compliance risks
Support the Head of Compliance in Singapore in the implementation, periodic review and update of Compliance Policies for the SANNE/APEX entities in Singapore and APAC (as appropriate) to include any updates in group policy and local regulation
Assist with integrations between APEX and SANNE in APAC
Ensure adequate arrangements in Singapore for Compliance awareness and training, in line with current legal and regulatory requirements
Assist and provide Compliance advices/services to Clients as directed (such as Cayman funds) gradually transiting to the Second Line of Defence
Act as MLRO/Deputy MLRO as appropriate and DPO
Support Board and Group Reporting and other tasks as appropriate

Skills / experience

35 years experience
Industry recognized AML & Compliance qualification (ACAMA certification will be helpful)
Sound understanding of multijurisdictional financial services regulation and AML guidelines
Knowledge and experience in alternative asset and corporate administration services
Understanding of global corporate structures
Reliable, adaptable, motivated and driven with an ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Ability to communicate, engage and build relationships across the organization and externally;
Organized and selfdisciplined. Ability to work independently as well as in a team.