Compliance Manager - Global Private Equity Firm (Singapore)

Our client, a global private equity firm with excellent brand name, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Compliance Manager to join its APAC Compliance team based in Singapore. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s global compliance program, with a primary focus on Singapore regulatory requirements and broader regional responsibilities across Asia Pacific.As a Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to local laws, MAS regulations, and internal governance frameworks. You will act as a trusted liaison with regulators and internal stakeholders, supporting the firm’s compliance strategy across APAC. While Singapore will be the core jurisdiction, regional coverage may be assigned at the discretion of the Head of Asia Compliance.Responsibilities of the role: Ensure compliance with MAS and other APAC regulatory requirements, including license maintenance, filings, inspections, and risk management practices.Monitor and review ongoing obligations under APAC regulatory frameworks, assessing impact of regulatory changes and driving implementation.Drive fund registration processes in key APAC jurisdictions and deliver compliance training programs to APAC employees.Review marketing and client communication materials to ensure regulatory compliance.Oversee AML/CFT policies and procedures, including CDD, transaction monitoring, and STR reporting.Develop and maintain data protection policies, ensuring compliance with PDPA and liaising with PDPC as required.Draft, implement, and maintain APAC compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory standards.Manage regulatory inspections and audits, representing the firm in correspondence with regulators and auditors.Provide compliance advisory support to front office, operations, and senior management on new products, cross-border marketing, data privacy, and client onboarding.Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments, design mitigatory controls, and oversee monitoring, testing, and breach investigations.Monitor employee activities (e.g., personal trading, gifts/entertainment, outside business activities, conflicts of interest).Support corporate governance matters, including board meeting coordination and filings.Provide cross-coverage for colleagues and contribute to regional compliance initiatives.Requirements of the role: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or Accounting (or equivalent experience).7–13 years of relevant APAC compliance/regulatory/ cross border and review marketing experience in the financial industry, ideally within private equity or asset management.Strong expertise in MAS Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL) requirements, including SFA, AML/CFT, and PDPA.Familiarity with marketing/distribution of private funds in Singapore; retail distribution knowledge is advantageous.Working knowledge of data privacy laws and regulatory frameworks in other APAC jurisdictions (Australia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea) is beneficial.Proven experience collaborating with regional offices and global headquarters.Experience engaging with executive management and building effective cross-functional relationships.Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.Application Process: If you have relevant experience and interested to have a confidential discussion, please forward your CV to ginahui@polymathsearch.com We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.SG EA Licence No | 23S2043 HK EA Licence No | 77264 Registration No | R2411975