Compliance Director – Hedge Fund | Singapore, SG

Compliance Director – Hedge Fund

The Edge Partnership
Singapore
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Posted: 2 days ago
Type: Permanent
Salary: HK$160k - HK$170k

Our client is a leading US-based multi-strategy hedge fund with a strong and expanding footprint in Asia. They are now seeking to hire a Compliance Director to be based in Hong Kong or Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our business operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations for APAC. The role can be based in Hong Kong or Singapore and reports to the Asia Chief Compliance Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly support the Asia Chief Compliance Officer in handling compliance issues for Hong Kong/Singapore.
• Ensure a strong compliance presence and offer compliance guidance to the investment team concerning daily business activities related to research and trading.
• Help enforce compliance policies applicable to the firm's operations on a daily basis.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update compliance policies and procedures as needed.
• Continuously educate both investment and non-investment staff on trading compliance requirements.
• Assist with surveillance, testing, and other important aspects of the compliance program to meet ongoing obligations.
• Stay informed about industry best practices in compliance and implement them to improve the firm's compliance program.
• Timely and accurately complete and submit regulatory filings to local authorities.
• Raise issues to global Compliance leaders and regional Business leaders as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.
• Around 10+ years of experience in compliance advisory from investment bank’s sales and trading / hedge funds.
• Solid experience in handling MNPI, trade surveillance and/or in reviewing marketing materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Please contact Venus Ip at +852 6380 0256 or email your CV directly in word format to venus@theedgepartnership.com.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.