Compliance Analyst / Associate
Role: Compliance Analyst / Associate
Location: Singapore
Hybrid
About Our Client
Our client is a consulting firm that brings simplicity to financial services regulation on a global scale. Headquartered in Singapore, they support a wide range of clients, including alternative investment managers, banks, and financial technology companies across major financial hubs. Founded on the belief that regulatory challenges are primarily operational rather than purely compliance-driven, the firm takes a practical approach, delivering solutions that combine deep regulatory knowledge with operational insight.
About the Role
Our client is looking for an ambitious, adaptable Compliance Analyst / Associate to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to join an established boutique advisory firm, working directly with senior leadership and global clients across wholesale financial services, fintech, and other regulated industries. If you’re passionate about compliance and thrive on structured problem-solving in a fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and maintain compliance policies and procedures aligned with MAS, SFC and international regulatory frameworks
Manage and prepare regulatory filings, licensing documentation, and audit readiness with MAS, SFC and other APAC authorities
Maintain compliance registers, including breaches, PA dealing, conflicts, AML/KYC
Use Excel to track controls, build dashboards, and improve internal monitoring
Conduct trade surveillance and assist with monitoring exceptions and alerts
Conduct regulatory research and participate in developing scalable compliance tools
What You Bring
2–5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory operations
Strong knowledge of MAS or SFC regulations; exposure to other APAC regimes is a plus
Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required to work with international clients and authorities. Knowledge of Cantonese is an advantage for working with existing clients and authorities.
Strong writing ability and the skills to take new regulations and translate them into actionable processes
Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, conditional formatting)
Detail-oriented, structured thinker, and confident communicator
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team
Preferred Backgrounds
Buy-side / sell-side compliance
Fintech or insurance with regulatory exposure
Law firms or legal consulting
Big 4 risk advisory or internal audit
Local compliance consulting firms with SFC experience
What Our Client Offers
Direct exposure to their clients and leadership from day one
Flexible in office and hybrid opportunities
Support for professional development
A collaborative, growth-focused environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Thinking Beyond the Rulebook
Our client doesn’t just hire rule-followers; they hire lateral thinkers who see compliance as a business enabler. If you're the kind of person who can connect dots, propose smarter workflows, and spot both risk and opportunity, this is your platform to grow.
Accela Recruitment Services Pte Ltd
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