Legal & Compliance Manager

6 days ago

Singapore CORNERSTONE GLOBAL PARTNERS PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

The Company

Our client is a rapidly growing macro alternative investment manager, the firm specializes in trading interest rate products, vanilla equities, FX, and rates, operating across the Asian financial markets. The Singapore office, established in 2020, houses a diverse team of approximately 30 professionals, including traders, business development specialists, portfolio managers, and partners. This is a new role supporting the head of legal and compliance in Singapore.


Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Legal Support

  • Review, draft, and negotiate legal documentation for trading activities, including ISDA agreements, custody agreements, prime brokerage agreements, and fund administration contracts.
  • Provide legal support for fund structuring and documentation, primarily in Cayman and Singapore jurisdictions.
  • Assist with the legal documentation needs of a parallel fund, particularly during its initial setup phase in 2025, and manage ongoing compliance BAU tasks.

Compliance Oversight

  • Monitor and enhance the firm’s compliance program, ensuring adherence to MAS regulations for licensed fund managers and other relevant compliance regimes in the region.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance across trading and business activities.
  • Support the COO in regulatory reporting and operational risk matters.

Additional Contributions

  • Engage in cross-functional projects, transitioning from legal to compliance as the role evolves.
  • Assist with template-based documentation to handle high-volume, routine legal tasks efficiently.

Requirements

Professional Expertise

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the asset management or hedge fund industry, with exposure to both legal and compliance functions.
  • In-depth knowledge of MAS rules and regulations, as well as compliance frameworks in Singapore and other regional jurisdictions.
  • Familiarity with ISDA documentation, trading agreements, and fund-related contracts.
  • Experience with hedge fund operations and knowledge of SFC compliance regimes is a significant advantage.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Qualified lawyer preferred; candidates with relevant paralegal experience will be considered.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements impacting licensed fund managers.

Personal Attributes

  • Adaptable and willing to transition between legal and compliance roles.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation
Asset Management
Brokerage
Regulatory Compliance
Analytical Skills
Risk Management
Fund Administration
Adaptable
Compliance
Audits
AML
Operational Risk
Regulatory Requirements
Business Development
Audit
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