Your new company

This is a leading global financial market infrastructure organisation operating at the core of the international financial system. With a strong presence across Asia Pacific and close engagement with regulators worldwide, the firm is recognised for maintaining exceptionally high standards of regulatory integrity, governance and risk management. The organisation operates in a highly complex, crossborder environment and plays a critical role in supporting institutional market participants across custody, settlement, and post-trade services.

Your new role

As a Regulatory Compliance specialist, you will take on a pivotal role within the Asia Compliance function, supporting regulatory oversight across multiple jurisdictions such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan. This role places you at the heart of regulatory engagements, policy implementation, and governance processes, where you will partner closely with senior compliance leadership and regional stakeholders. You will be responsible for executing quality assurance programs, monitoring regulatory change, responding to regulator queries, and ensuring day-to-day compliance with Singapore banking regulations and licencing requirements. Beyond BAU responsibilities, you will contribute to regulatory reporting, audits, training, and committee governance, while acting as a trusted compliance advisor to the business. This is a highly exposed role suited for an experienced compliance professional who enjoys navigating regulatory complexity, working across borders and cultures, and contributing to the strength and credibility of a globally systemically important financial institution.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Minimum 7 years of regulatory compliance experience within the banking or financial services industry

• Strong working knowledge of Singapore banking regulations and MAS regulatory guidelines

• Experience supporting regulatory reporting, audits, quality assurance, compliance testing is crucial

• Exposure to international sanctions and cross border regulatory matters is an advantage

• Knowledge of international securities depository or post-trade environments is a strong plus

• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

What you'll get in return

In return for your dedication and hard work, you’ll be rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and market standards as well as similar benefits with permanent employees

• 12‑month contract opportunity within a globally recognised financial institution

• High visibility role with regular interaction with regulators and senior compliance leaders

• Exposure to mufti jurisdictional regulatory frameworks across Asia

• A collaborative, international work environment with strong governance standards

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new Governance position, please contact Jet Wong at +65 6027 2245 or email Jet.Wong@hays.com.sg for a confidential discussion on your career.

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