Hawksford – Thinking Beyond Tomorrow
With nearly 500 professionals across 15 locations, our clients are at the centre of everything we do.
We are committed to making every interaction meaningful and productive, and this is the case for all our institutional, entrepreneurial, and high-net-worth clients across the globe. We have helped families to take care of their wealth, entrepreneurs to succeed, multinational companies to operate and transact, and funds to maximise their returns.
Read our Customer Stories to learn more about our commitment and solutions that are tailored specifically to our clients.
Singapore is a magnet for entrepreneurs, high-net-worth families and businesses seeking to make the most of all that Asia has to offer. It is widely recognised as a leading global financial centre and having a pro-business environment.
Hawksford Singapore is one of the leading trust and corporate service providers in the country and have helped more than 1,000 businesses successfully incorporate in the city-state. As this market evolves, we encourage people of all skill levels to work with us, both for clients and candidates.
Apply today to discover how you can make a meaningful impact with Hawksford Singapore!
You will support the business in GRC matters for Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Dubai while overseeing a team of 6 specialists. You will plan and execute Hawksford's compliance programs to include monitoring and testing, identifying opportunities for improvement, and communicating value added recommendations to management and staff.
Principal Accountabilities: -
- Develop and maintain strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry best practices in the compliance arena of Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Dubai
- Facilitate and act as a non-voting chair for the firm’s internal risk committees and policy committees
- Serve as a resource for Hawksford staff regarding compliance matters
- Oversee all communications with regulators
- Lead the response to regulatory examinations, enquiries, and other data requests
- Work with regulators as part of industry working groups to review and improve compliance standards
- Cover and participation in regional and global meetings
- Deliver compliance training to the firm’s staff
- Fulfil other needs as they arise in Hawksford’s fast-developing environment
- To carry out Performance & Development Reviews of your team, ensuring the objectives are achieved and that training requirements are identified and implemented
- Support the expansion for GRC capacity regionally, in anticipation of future acquisitions
The type of person we are looking for:
- Professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Compliance, Risk Management Accounting, Economics, Business Management or Law)
- In depth knowledge of AML/CFT
- Previous experience in the financial industry with respect to risk and/or compliance, and proven experience in a senior role.
- In depth understanding of corporate administration and ideally Private Client Trust /Funds business
- Good command of written and spoken English
- A highly disciplined and independent leader with the ability to motivate and engage all levels of staff in the firm
- Must possess strong line management, coaching and influencing skills
- Adaptable and decisive, able to focus on priorities at hand
- Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for own work and decision-making
- Must be organized, detail-oriented and analytical
- Have a high level of integrity and take ownership and accountability of results
If you see a job description but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications, we’re always eager to hire talented, passionate candidates – so give it a try and apply.
At Hawksford, we’re committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities that support our people. As our business grows, we ensure you do too.
We have a vibrant and forward-thinking culture, with tailored personal and professional development opportunities that will help you flourish in your career.
Not only do we aim to help you succeed in your current role and prepare you for whatever your next step is, we make sure to celebrate your successes along the way.
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