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Job Title: Director – Compliance & BD (Head of Singapore Office)
Reports to: CEO.
Direct Reports: Singapore based team.
Location: Singapore (with the expectation to travel as necessary to other operating jurisdictions).
About j. awan & partners
At j. awan & partners, we believe in “challenging the status quo every day”, delivering seamless excellence to our customers across the world. We challenge the status quo by making tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of our client’s business interests, delivering our solutions to their needs with effective simplicity. We understand that time is precious and as such our tailor-made solutions are simple to understand, simple to embed and simple to use. Do you want to join our team?
We are a fast-growing GRC consulting and technology organization with a presence in several countries including the UAE, UK&I, KSA, Canada and Pakistan. We provide Regulatory Compliance, AML, Risk Management, Regulatory Finance, Training, Internal Audit, Human Resources (Including Talent Solutions) and Technology services to a large number of clients including global, regional and local financial services institutions, governments and other industry partners. As part of our global expansion plan, we are establishing a presence in Singapore and are now looking for an ambitious and agile leader with a strong background in compliance to head our Singapore business.
Job Purpose
You will be responsible to the CEO for building our Singapore presence and executing our growth plans. The role requires converting existing company relationships to business in the region and supporting clients with structuring and executing industry leading regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Business development
You will be responsible for:
Leading the Singapore arm of the business in leveraging its global relationships to source and secure new ASPAC business.
Onboarding new clients to increase the companies’ brand and market share within ASPAC territories.
Strengthening our existing client relationships through ensuring that our stakeholder management strategy is industry leading.
Inspiring people and our clients (new, existing, and potential) by being an ambassador promoting j. awan & partners at relevant industry and promotional events.
Compliance and AML Responsibilities
Deliver all necessary regulatory license/s for our clients in the most efficient and effective manner.
Function as a high-performing outsourced Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer to our clients.
Function as the trusted competent liaison officer with the relevant regulator for clients in your portfolio.
Provide outstanding day to day support to clients in executing compliance deliverables.
Draft, implement and manage industry leading compliance and anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
Provide training on compliance, AML and corporate governance topics.
Keep abreast of relevant laws, rules and regulations and ensuring that any changes to these are reported and reflected in the relevant policies, procedures and compliance programs immediately.
Management Responsibilities
Lead the Singapore office ensuring that j. awan & partners culture and brand are strong, understood and trusted by our colleagues and our clients.
Support the business to attract, train and retain best in market talent for its ASPAC and global presence.
Provide leadership, coaching and development support to team members ensuring our people are well led, well engaged, and well rewarded for high-performance and loyalty.
Skills and Experience
j. awan & partners seek a dynamic leader who is looking to take their career to the next level within a forward-thinking company with significant growth aspirations. A goal orientated, high achieving, motivational individual with a zest for life are the essential attributes for this role. At j. awan & partners we believe in providing an environment where you can fully express your unique talents and we deliver unparallel learning and development opportunities for those who share our vision.
Experience (essential to any successful application)
Significant demonstrable experience in dealing with regulatory authorities within the Singapore and other ASPAC territories.
At least 20 years’ overall industry experience with 12 or more years of direct compliance experience within the financial services industry.
Direct experience in creating and implementing regulatory compliance programs within a successful financial services organization.
Skills
A highly capable leader who is able to overcome challenges and adapt to new ways of working to deliver results.
Proven ability in building partnerships, collaborating, and influencing clients, team members and regulators.
Outstanding analytical skills
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the firm and with clients and regulators.
Highly motivated self-starter with demonstrable ability to work independently and problem solve.
Demonstrable organizational and time management skills.
Significant will and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Minimum bachelor’s degree from a leading university with concentration preferably in law, finance, accounting or economics.
Candidates with CAMS, CISI or ICA certifications are highly desired.
Compensation & Benefits
Highly competitive salary and benefits package for the right individual.
Profit share plan.
Excellent working environment and opportunities for growth.
Support to seek advancement towards partner status.
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