Description

About the Firm

Our client is a US-headquartered global private fund house with a strong presence across Asia and offices in key financial centres worldwide. The firm invests across private equity, growth, credit, and real asset strategies, partnering with leading institutional investors to drive long-term value creation.

As part of its continued regional expansion, the firm is seeking a Senior Manager, Compliance to oversee its Singapore compliance program and serve as the primary point of contact for MAS and other local regulators. This is a standalone role offering both strategic responsibility and hands-on involvement across all aspects of compliance management.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Asia Compliance and working closely with the Global Compliance team, this role will lead all aspects of regulatory and governance compliance for the Singapore office and licensed entities. The Senior Manager will ensure adherence to MAS regulatory requirements, act as a trusted adviser to senior business leaders, and collaborate with global colleagues to align regional operations with firm-wide standards.

This role is ideal for a senior compliance professional who thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable balancing local regulatory oversight with cross-border coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the firm's Singapore compliance framework, ensuring adherence to MAS regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and other local regulators; manage inspections, filings, and regulatory communications.
  • Maintain and update the firm's compliance policies, manuals, and procedures, ensuring alignment with global compliance standards and local regulations.
  • Oversee licensing and reporting obligations for the firm's Singapore entities, including periodic returns, surveys, and ad-hoc regulatory requests.
  • Conduct compliance monitoring, reviews, and internal audits to assess and strengthen control effectiveness.
  • Provide regulatory and compliance advisory to investment, fundraising, and operations teams, including review of fund marketing and investor materials.
  • Manage the AML/CFT program, including investor due diligence, sanctions screening, and suspicious transaction reporting.
  • Deliver training and guidance on compliance, conduct, and regulatory developments to staff in Singapore and across the region.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, Tax, and Operations on corporate governance and board matters, ensuring proper documentation and timely filings.
  • Support the Asia Head of Compliance with cross-regional initiatives and global compliance program implementation.

Key Requirements

• • 7 to 9 years of compliance experience within private equity, asset management, or other buy-side financial institutions.
  • Strong technical knowledge of MAS regulations, including licensing, business conduct, AML/CFT, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Prior experience managing MAS interactions and inspections independently.
  • Solid understanding of fund marketing and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to engage confidently with senior management and regulators.
  • Law degree or equivalent qualification preferred; certifications such as ICA, CAMS, or CFA are advantageous.
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to operate autonomously while collaborating across global teams.

Preferred Attributes

• • A hands-on, solutions-oriented professional with the confidence to own and manage Singapore compliance end-to-end.
  • Strong global mindset and ability to navigate cross-border regulatory complexity within a multinational platform.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and commercially astute, with the ability to balance regulatory expectations and business objectives.