
Compliance Consultant
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide advice and support to clients on a wide range of regulatory compliance matters, which may include:
- drafting policies and procedures
- writing training material and delivering training sessions
- liaising with the MAS on behalf of clients
- assisting our clients to obtain a MAS licence
- compiling and submitting regulatory returns and filings
- preparing comprehensive reports
- supporting projects with multiple workstreams, such as internal audits
- responding to ad hoc and routine regulatory queries
- Work towards acting as the main point of contact and relationship manager for a portfolio of clients. This may include:
- responding to all queries, managing client expectations and (where necessary) seeking others’ input into delivery of work
- ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payment and assisting the Billing Team in resolving any queries
- Working with Line Manager and the rest of the team to ensure that you meet and exceed the agreed client utilisation targets and have a sufficient pipeline of client work
- Partner with global sector teams to support and deliver on shared projects and responsibilities, where required
- Adhere to Bovill Newgate’s Quality Assurance Framework prior to submission of deliverables to the client
- Accurately record all client time in the CRM system
- Ensure all client files are in good order and details of relevant contacts are updated in the CRM system
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with clients, other service providers in Singapore’s financial services industry (e.g. fund administrators), trade associations, and the MAS
- Actively seek to increase Bovill Newgate’s pipeline by leveraging existing client relationships to maximise opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling, targeting new clients, and fostering relationships with other service providers
- Prepare well-presented, commercially-minded proposals and present these to prospective clients if needed
- Represent Bovill Newgate at industry events, promoting our brand
- Participate in internal events and training sessions
- Write articles on regulatory topics for the website and social media, and prepare marketing material
- Record all touch-points, leads, opportunities and proposals in the CRM system
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments and understand how client activities may be impacted
- Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses and requirements so you can provide relevant and accurate advice
- Help further develop Bovill Newgate’s technical capacity by:
- contributing to internal training initiatives and sharing knowledge across the firm
- attending relevant training sessions and industry events
- At least 5 years’ compliance experience in-house (Capital Market Intermediary), at another professional services company, and / or at the MAS is crucial
- Demonstrate deep understanding of the business issues in the either the Asset Management or broker sectors, as well as the key regulatory challenges faced
- A strong technical understanding of the aspects of the MAS rules and regulations applying to CMIs, and of the regulatory pipeline, is critical
- Knowledge of wider regional or global requirements would be advantageous
- An appetite to keep learning
- Experience in managing client/stakeholder relationships
- Strong technical knowledge of at least one sector that falls under the auspices of the SFA
- Experience translating regulatory rules and guidance into meaningful, fit-for-purpose, pragmatic and commercial solutions
- Proven track record of exceeding financial goals; consulting experience would be advantageous
- Ability to speak Mandarin would be beneficial
- Willingness to be hands-on and to tackle a broad range of matters outside main areas of expertise
- Entrepreneurial mind-set and ‘can do’ attitude
- We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
- We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
- We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
- We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
- We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.