Director, Compliance Advisory

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

- Support the Head of Risk and Compliance, Asia Pacific in delivering the Asia Pacific Compliance Program with a locally focused, regionally supported, and globally aligned approach.
- Advise and partner with the business to ensure they receive timely compliance advice, with a focus on distribution, product and cross-border compliance, working closely with other Compliance teams as required.
- Positively manage and act as liaison for MAS and external auditor with respect to the Singapore regulated entities.
- Support regional compliance activities, including but not limited to compliance risk assessments, compliance monitoring and other assurance activities.
- Provide advice on compliance policies and procedures and to develop and maintain local policies as required to supplement global policies and frameworks.
- Perform horizon scanning for applicable regulatory developments and provide technical advice to support delivery of regulatory change projects.
- Conduct ongoing compliance training for staff including new joiners and compliance training on salient topics.
- Prepare and deliver compliance reporting for senior management, boards and governance forums on a timely basis.
- Participate in strategic business projects and initiatives from a regional perspective, with a particular focus on Singapore as regional headquarters.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

- Degree level / relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 10 years’ compliance experience within the asset management industry or financial services generally preferably with a focus on Distribution and Product Compliance.
- Strong understanding of the Singapore local regulatory requirements and experience with regulatory regimes and requirements impacting financial services in Asia Pacific.
- Working knowledge of the financial services marketplace including financial products, preferably across public and private assets and distribution channels including wealth, private banking and insurance.
- Demonstrable leadership experience and aptitude for people management.
- Strength of character to present compliance issues firmly and deliver appropriate challenge when necessary whilst maintaining a pragmatic approach.
- Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels.
- Results/task orientated with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with proven ability to set and work to priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and autonomously as well as manage across geographies.
- A flexible approach to work requirements when and if required, particularly related to office hours or day to day duties as required.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.