Head, Compliance (MAMS)

About Maybank Asset Management

We are looking for an experienced compliance professional to lead the Compliance function for our Asset Management business. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organization's regulatory compliance and Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework, providing compliance guidance to the business, and ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering matters within Maybank Asset Management Singapore.
• To undertake compliance monitoring activities within the MAMS as prescribed within the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• To ensure any issues identified are recorded and correctly escalated and tracked to conclusion.
• To produce reports for submission to Head of Compliance and related subsidiaries.
• To update Compliance Manual and review the internal policies/ manuals or outsourced agreement on a periodic basis and to take consideration any regulatory or business changes, or areas that need to be prioritized.
• To facilitate and conduct regular firm-wide regulatory awareness training for staff.
• To conduct AML/KYC checking and monitoring.
• To work with the Risk Management Department on implementation and review of business processes.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the regulatory requirements and compliance obligations applicable to the asset management industry.
• In-depth knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of asset management products, investment activities and business operations.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical policies, controls and business guidance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with regulators, senior management, auditors, legal counsel and business functions.
• Sound judgement and the ability to identify, assess and manage regulatory and compliance risks.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

Pre-Requisites

• Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Business, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification in compliance, AML/CFT, risk management or a related field would be an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant compliance experience, preferably with significant exposure to the asset management industry.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.