Head of Compliance

Head of Compliance (Founding team!)

Our client, a next-generation research platform leveraging AI to support investment decision-making, is hiring their first Singapore hire to lead the compliance function.

This role reports directly to the CEO and offers a rare opportunity to shape compliance from the ground up in a high-growth, technology-driven environment.

Your top priorities will include:

• Building and owning the compliance framework

Design and implement the end-to-end compliance program, including policies, controls, training, conflicts-of-interest, personal trading, and audit-ready governance.

• Enabling institutional client onboarding and trust

Lead compliance engagement with fund and institutional clients, vendor due diligence, approvals, and review of all client-facing materials.

• Embeddingcompliance into product and operations

Partner with research, product, and engineering to translate regulatory requirements into scalable, technology-enabled workflows, while coordinating external counsel as needed.

The ideal candidate should have:

• At least 6 years of experience in compliance or regulatory roles
• Experience in startup, fintech, technology, AI, or data-driven environments
• Comfortable operating as a sole compliance hire with full ownership
• Strong understanding of Singapore regulatory expectations (MAS exposure preferred)

What's in it for you:

• Be the first hire in Singapore, shaping the company's compliance strategy
• High autonomy and direct impact on company-wide decisions
• Remote-first setup with flexibility and trust

Think this sounds exciting Feel free to reach out to me at [Confidential Information] and we can have a confidential chat.

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