Godwin Austen Advisory Pte. Ltd.Senior Associate/Assistant Manager (Regulatory Compliance)Career Level: Senior Associate/Assistant ManagerQualification: Bachelor's Degree Job Responsibilities:
- Advise portfolio of clients in the financial services industry on ongoing regulatory obligations under the applicable regulations
- Prepare and submit regulatory filings, returns, and notifications
- Develop and review regulatory compliance frameworks, registers, policies and procedures
- Conduct reviews of business processes and internal controls to identify gaps, assess risks, and recommend remediation measures
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and external auditors on compliance-related matters
- Translate regulatory rules and guidance into pragmatic, fit-for-purpose solutions for clients
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide actionable advisory on their impact to clients business operations and compliance frameworks
- Support and execute ad hoc projects, including regulatory mock inspections and AML/CFT due diligence reviews
- Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training programmes for clients
- Undertake other ad-hoc regulatory and compliance projects as required
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accountancy, or a related discipline
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in regulatory compliance roles within financial institutions or with MAS
- Prior experience in client-facing roles will be an added advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders
- Sound knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements applicable to capital markets intermediaries
- Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in Mandarin would be advantageous to support communications with Mandarin-speaking clients.
- Candidates with immediate availability or a short notice period will be preferred
Why Join Us:
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of MAS-regulated financial institutions
- Collaborative and professional working environment with strong opportunities for career development
- Broad and hands-on experience spanning licensing, governance, AML/CFT, and ongoing compliance advisory engagements
