Head of Risk & Regulatory Compliance, Singapore

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Risk & Regulatory Compliance to join our organization in Singapore. This is a senior leadership role within our Financial Services Business Unit in APAC and offers the opportunity to own the risk and regulatory compliance portfolio, lead key client engagements, build and grow internal capabilities, and shape the risk and compliance landscape across financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead enterprise-wide risk management and regulatory compliance programs for client organizations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Advise C-suite and Board-level stakeholders on emerging regulatory risks and compliance obligations, including MAS, HKMA, and international frameworks (e.g., Basel III, AML/CFT, ESG regulations).

• Lead and mentor a team of consultants and compliance professionals, promoting a high-performance and risk-aware culture.

• Design and implement compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and internal controls that meet regulatory expectations and best practices.

• Conduct regulatory gap assessments, compliance reviews, and risk assessments, and deliver practical recommendations to mitigate exposure.

• Liaise directly with regulatory authorities, prepare response strategies for regulatory inquiries, and lead regulatory change management programs.

• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, and assess their strategic and operational implications for clients.

• Deliver training and awareness programs to strengthen clients' internal compliance functions.

• Lead and formulate business development efforts by shaping proposals, developing thought leadership, and participating in client meetings.