Head Compliance, Risk and MLRO

Head Compliance, Risk and MLROBuilding the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +500’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-paced environment.We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.Job DescriptionDual reporting to the CEO Singapore and the Chief Legal Officer in Gland, Switzerland, the candidate will be responsible for the following:A senior role in the managing of the Compliance function as an MAS licensed firm.Acting as the primary MAS liaison officer, registered MLRO, and DPO.Establishing and oversight of the implementation of SQPL’s local and group compliance and AML-CFT policies, procedures, systems, and controls, including reviewing and updating as appropriate based on MAS and FINMA/Group requirements.Responsible for the review and lodging of STRs.Updating such documents on an annual and ongoing basis.Identify, manage, and report on key compliance risks using the prescribed risk-based approach.Responsible for the review of client onboarding, review of KYC DD, AML, SoW, and SoF, and appropriate CDD files in accordance with MAS and Group requirements.Manage and adhere to the reporting timetable of the following:Quarterly AML Risk AnalysisMAS regulatory reports and Compliance returnsAct as the Compliance liaison point with Group, with regular update calls/communications.Embed a culture of compliance across the firm and support Senior Management.Conduct training on Compliance Induction, Ethics, AML, Bribery, Sanctions, and all relevant compliance and AML policies and regulations as appropriate.Partner the business in an advisory capacity to provide solution-oriented advice on business compliance issues.Provide advice and guidance to the business on transactions, to ensure operations are within the sanctions regime of the UN, OFAC, FATF, and other applicable rules and procedures.Provide guidance and training to staff on the appropriate implementation of compliance relevant rules, laws, and standards.Responsible as the appointed MLRO for analyzing transactions and, where necessary, filing of STRs to the relevant Singapore authorities.Continuously review compliance policies, procedures, and communications from regulators so as to ensure the firm remains compliant and documents are kept up-to-date.Monitor effectiveness of the systems, policies, and procedures designed to manage compliance risk and proactively assist and make recommendations for improvements to systems, policies, and procedures.Act as the key contact point for communications with the regulator, build and maintain an effective working relationship with the regulator so as to mitigate compliance risk.Supervise, manage, and develop the Compliance team members.Maintain the policy suite for SQPL including but not limited to Compliance Manual, Risk Management Policy, Data Protection Policy, BCP Policy, etc.Annual updates of Business Impact Analysis and maintenance/update of risk registers for the entity.Submission of relevant reports to the Internal Controlling and Risk Department in the Head office and respond to ad-hoc queries from Group.QualificationsAbility to communicate effectively in a verbal and written form in English and Mandarin.At least 10 years’ experience in Legal/Compliance roles with MAS regulated entities in Singapore.At least a first experience in management.Relevant Compliance-related certificates and qualifications, including MAS relevant courses and attestation is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr