Risk & Compliance Manager, REIT Manager

The Role

• Advising management on, and ensuring compliance with, applicable laws and regulations, including various MAS guidelines such as AML/CFT, outsourcing, technology risk management and periodic filings/notification to MAS.
• Advising management on the implementation of compliance programs.
• Managing the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework; developing risk management strategies and working closely with business heads to ensure that the risk management processes are adhered to at the operational level.
• Dealing and being the point of contact for the regulators on risk management and compliance matters.
• Liaising with auditors on risk management and compliance related matters. Supporting management in reporting to the boards on risk and compliance matters.

• Degree in Finance/Banking/Accountancy/Law.
• At least 7 years of compliance/audit experience within REIT/business trust/fund management industry or in an advisory firm.
• Familiar with the Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act, MAS Regulations, Listing Rules, Business Trust requirements and Enterprise Risk Management processes.
• Good knowledge/understanding of laws and regulations and operations as well as risk management principles of REIT management businesses.
• A self-motivated team player who is meticulous, detailed oriented, organized and able to learn quickly, independently with strong analytical skills.
• Able to think objectively, work independently and multi-task in a fast pace environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skill and ability to interact well with different functions and levels.