Compliance Assurance Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Compliance Assurance Manager to join our Group Compliance team. The primary focus of this role is to perform compliance assurance reviews on business processes across the regulated entities in the PhillipCapital group in Singapore, ensuring adherence to applicable local regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the group’s compliance posture through rigorous assessment and testing of controls.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the compliance risk assessment for the licensed PhillipCapital entities in Singapore and convert the outcome into a risk-based assurance plan (thematic reviews and continuous monitoring).

· Plan, execute, and document compliance assurance reviews on business unit processes to assess adequacy and effectiveness of controls against regulatory requirements.

· Identify and map applicable local regulatory requirements (e.g. MAS, SGX, and other relevant authorities) to business unit processes.

· Evaluate effectiveness of control procedures, identify any compliance gaps or deficiencies and follow up on corrective action plans to ensure timely and effective resolution of identified compliance gaps.

· Prepare clear and comprehensive annual compliance assurance work plan, assurance review programs and reports, including observations, risk ratings, and recommended remediation actions.

· Monitor and track regulatory updates and changes from MAS, SGX, and other regulators, and assess their impact on business processes. Support the development and maintenance of the regulatory library using appropriate AI/RPA tools.

· Drive timely, sustainable remediation and translate regulatory change into controls, and provide reporting to senior management and the Board.

· Liaise with Heads of Departments and business units to provide guidance on compliance obligations and control enhancements.

Requirements

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

· Professional compliance certification (e.g. ICA, CAMS, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, audit, or risk management within the financial services industry, including supervisory and managerial capacity.

· Demonstrated experience in planning and conducting assurance reviews, audits, or control assessments within a regulated financial institution.

· Strong knowledge of Singapore’s regulatory framework, including MAS regulations, Securities and Futures Act (SFA), Financial Advisers Act (FAA), and related subsidiary legislation.

Skills & Competencies

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a keen eye for detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

· Proficient in preparing structured work papers, test plans, and compliance reports.

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple reviews concurrently.

· High level of integrity, professional judgement, and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

· Familiarity with AI/RPA tools in the conduct of assurance reviews and for regulatory register management is an advantage.

What We Offer

· A collaborative and professional work environment within a well-established financial group.

· Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

· Exposure to a broad range of financial services businesses and regulatory domain

 

Brought to you by Phillip Securities Pte Ltd (A member of PhillipCapital)

If you are looking for an environment of growth and opportunities, please write in with a detailed resume stating the position applied and expected salaries to the HR department via recruitment@phillip.com.sg.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.