Director, Head of Central Services Compliance

2 weeks ago


Singapore Royal Bank of Canada Full time

**What is the opportunity?**

As the Director, Head of Central Services Compliance, you will be responsible for establishing and embedding a Central Services Compliance team in APAC across all entities for Capital Markets (CM) and Wealth Management (WM).

**What will you do?**
- Planning, executing and reporting of compliance testing reviews and surveillance follow-up across CM and WM businesses. Communicate effectively to the business stakeholders any potential issues and review findings.
- Executing the Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) programme, including implementing new or revised monitoring, surveillance and testing reviews and keeping RCM updated in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Handling HK/SG licensing and registrations requirements oversee the Regulatory change process and horizon scanning in HK/SG and coordinate for the rest of APAC where appropriate.
- Maintaining internal compliance processes in relation to Gift and Entertainment, Personal Account Dealing including preclearance requests, account declaration and statement reconciliation, Private Investment and Outside Business Activities.
- Assisting in devising compliance policies, procedures and processes, and regular compliance reminders to facilitate the Business units to comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Assisting in preparing and coordination of compliance related management reporting.
- Oversee the updating the CALMA and RegComp systems to record and track compliance issues.
- To provide relevant COO support to Regional Head of APAC Compliance.
- To provide compliance leadership and support to Shared Services Malaysia.
- Participate as required in internal investigations into potential breaches of regulatory requirements or firm policy.

**What do you need to succeed?**

**Must-have**
- Degree or equivalent is required.
- The role would typically require 15+ years of experience.
- Good knowledge of the local regulatory framework (MAS and potentially HKMA).
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and build relationships at all levels of the bank.
- Ability to conduct duties expediently with the minimum of supervision.
- Aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and hands-on approach.
- Good computer literacy, knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook essential.

**What’s in it for you?**

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Opportunities to work with the best in the field
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services.

**Agency Notice**
- RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additio_nal _details._

**Job Skills**

Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

**Additional Job Details**

**Address**:
8 MARINA VIEW, #26-01 ASIA SQUARE TOWER 1:SINGAPORE

**City**:
Singapore

**Country**:
Singapore

**Work hours/week**:
40

**Employment Type**:
Full time

**Platform**:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

**Job Type**:
Regular

**Pay Type**:
Salaried

**Posted Date**:
2025-08-18

**Application Deadline**:
2025-09-28

**I**nclusion** and Equal Opportunity Employment**

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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