Regulatory Compliance Officer - Global Hedge Fund | Singapore

Our client, a global hedge fund with excellent brand name, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Compliance Officer with 6 to 13 years of regulatory compliance experience to join its APAC Compliance team based in Singapore. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s global compliance program, with a primary focus on Singapore regulatory requirements.You will play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to local laws, MAS regulations, and internal governance frameworks. You will act as a trusted liaison with regulators and internal stakeholders, supporting the firm’s compliance strategy across APAC. While Singapore will be the core jurisdiction, regional coverage may be assigned at the discretion of the Head of Asia Compliance.Responsibilities of the role:MAS Regulatory Compliance & AdvisoryAct as the primary point of contact for MAS, managing regulatory filings, representative notifications, license maintenance, and ad-hoc regulatory queries or inspections.Interpret local regulatory changes (MAS Notices, SFA, Financial Advisers Act, and Environmental Risk Management Guidelines) and translate them into operational policies.Provide real-time compliance advice to portfolio managers, execution traders, and ops teams on trading restrictions, market conduct, short selling, and substantial shareholder disclosures.AML/CFT & Sanctions ManagementManage the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework in strict accordance with MAS Notice VNF-N01 (or MAS Notice 626 equivalents).Oversee investor Customer Due Diligence (CDD/KYC), sanctions screening, PEP checks, and Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) to the STRO.Cross-Border & Global Coordination and coordinate cross-border regulatory reporting with counterpart compliance teamsRequirements of the role:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or Accounting (or equivalent experience).6 - 13 years of relevant regulatory compliance experience in the fund management space (hedge fund experience will be a plus). Candidates from compliance consulting firms will also be considered. Strong expertise in MAS Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL) requirements, including SFA, AML/CFT, and PDPA.Proven experience collaborating with regional offices and global headquarters.Experience engaging with executive management and building effective cross-functional relationships.Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.Application Process: If you have relevant experience and interested to have a confidential discussion, please forward your CV to ginahui@polymathsearch.com We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.SG EA Licence No | 23S2043 HK EA Licence No | 81007 Registration No | R2411975