Total 2 Director/C-Level legal job vacancies in d06 beach road high street

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive legal and compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support the launch of new products and services, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the company’s compliance program, ensuring activities are executed effectively and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the executive team on all significant issues affecting the company.
• Manage corporate governance and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Review and revise business agreements, public announcements, terms and conditions, etc.
• Lead internal audits and investigations, respond to external audits, and manage any litigation or regulatory actions.
• Coordinate with various department heads to ensure that company practices are in alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Train and supervise the legal and compliance department staff, ensuring high levels of performance and professional development.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws that affect the company’s operations and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the company to external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Lead KYC, CDD, and AML related work, ensuring accurate KYC/CDD records.
• Identify & escalate risks to management, when necessary.
• Support the effectiveness of the firm's compliance monitoring program - i.e., reviewing of marketing materials, monitoring of clients correspondence, provide oversight into staff's trading activities, conducting investment compliance monitoring to ensure the firm's business is compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance and regulatory training to internal staff.
• Contribute to the investment portfolio risk analysis and monitoring.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or higher in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in experience in regulatory compliance and AML/CFT within financial institutions,
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations and the Securities and Futures Act.
• Interest in the crypto industry and a willingness to stay informed about industry trends and developments.
• Proven experience in managing compliance within a complex organizational structure.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and provide leadership across multiple levels of an organization.
• Multi-lingual skills (English and Mandarin) are a plus, given the need to work across different cultures and geographies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional certifications in compliance or AML/CFT are an advantage (e.g., ICA, ACAMS).

This position reports to Senior Director, Learning & Professional Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

(A) Programme Development and Management:

· Oversee the development and implementation of programme strategies, objectives, and work plans to drive success.

· Manage budgetary aspects related to academic programmes, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.

· Oversee programme evaluations and provide recommendations for improvements.

· Prepare and present programme reports to senior management and stakeholders.

(B) Training and Education:

· Plan, design, review, and update academic programmes for legal industry professionals.

· Design and create curriculum, training courseware such as coursebooks and reading materials, lesson plans and assessment plans, for blended learning.

· Conduct and facilitate skills-focused structured training sessions in accordance with best andragogical practices.

· Facilitate asynchronous learning and engage learners through a learning management system and other collaborative technology solutions.

· Collaborate with adjunct faculty and guest speakers to deliver quality learning sessions.

· Conduct course assessments.

· Provide guidance, mentorship and career counseling to learners.

· Where interests align with legal research and publication projects in SAL Group, engage in research and writing for the advancement of legal knowledge and understanding.

(C) Quality Assurance and Accreditation Compliance:

· Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure the academic integrity of programmes, including assessment and evaluation methods, and adherence to Skillsfuture Singapore requirements and other accreditation standards.

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme alignment with government policies and regulations.

(D) Team Management:

· Recruit and manage fellow faculty members, adjunct faculty and staff to maintain a high standard of teaching and research excellence.

· Provide guidance and support to the programme team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

(E) Outreach and Engagement:

· Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners, relevant professional organisations, and government bodies.

· Collaborate with related organisations or bodies to promote programmes.

· Engage with legal industry regularly to ensure relevance.

· Direct and drive promotion and outreach efforts to meet programme registration targets.

KEY SPECIFICATION

· A good Law degree from a recognised university with at least 10 years’ relevant experience in legal practice or continuing legal education. Adult education, learning & development, instructional design or curriculum development experience preferred.

· Able to build positive and productive relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders. A mature network of contacts relevant to the role would be an advantage.

· Good interpersonal, writing, communication and presentation skills.

· Meticulous, resourceful, creative and organised with leadership qualities. Experience in managing learning and development teams preferred.

· Able to engage confidently with members of the Judiciary and legal community

· Experience with using learning management systems and other legal technology would be an advantage.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.