About This Role
This Compliance Officer role supports senior management in managing legal and regulatory compliance for a Singapore-listed REIT's operations in Singapore and China. The officer ensures adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, working within a lean team.
Responsibilities
- Perform customer due diligence (CDD) in the Singapore Office to ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations
- Oversee CDD performed by the Legal Officer in China Operation for regulatory adherence
- Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and audits to verify Singapore Office
-s compliance with Singapore laws and China Operation
-s compliance with China laws
- Provide independent, timely compliance advice to Senior Management on Singapore REIT laws, regulations, and evolving industry best practices
- Maintain and update compliance policy and procedure manuals, including AML/ATF Policy, Compliance Manual, Insider Trading Policy, HR Policy, IPT Policy, and Delegation of Authority, reflecting legal developments
- Promote staff awareness on compliance issues by organizing and conducting compliance training across departments
- Support administration and ensure smooth daily operations of the Compliance department
- Uphold individual accountability and ethical conduct by leading by example and fostering a culture of good conduct within the Singapore Office
- Collaborate effectively within a lean team covering regulatory and financial crime compliance areas
- Liaise with external legal counsel on relevant compliance matters
- Work closely with the outsourced compliance team to manage legal and regulatory compliance risks and monitor the China Operation
-s compliance activities
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years
- experience in compliance and/or audit within the financial services industry
- Proficient knowledge of the Securities and Futures Act, CIS Code, CG Code, SGX Listing Rules, and related regulations
- Strong understanding of Singapore financial crime legislation and regulatory expectations
- Experience liaising with regulators such as MAS and SGX on compliance matters
- Proficiency in English (reading, speaking, writing)
- Good command of Chinese (reading, writing, speaking) to communicate with China colleagues and review documents
Nice to have:
- Degree qualification in finance, accounting, law, or equivalent discipline
- Experience in Singapore REIT compliance is advantageous
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in Singapore and China and with external parties