Manager - Regulatory Compliance

About the role

Define your future at HL Bank Singapore Functional (job responsibilities) 1. Internal Controls & Monitoring (a) Compliance Reviews: Perform independent checks and regular testing on relevant departments to ensure that internal processes and procedures are strictly complied with. (b) Process Enhancement: Review existing workflows and propose robust enhancements to procedures where necessary to plug control gaps and mitigate operational compliance risks. (c) Gap Analysis: Collaborate closely with business unit stakeholders to design, implement, and track corrective action plans where control deficiencies are identified. 2. Regulatory Management & Advisory (a) Regulatory Tracking: Ensure new/revised MAS guidelines, notices, circulars, consultation papers, and other regulatory-related matters are proactively captured and reported to management. (b) Policy Updates: Review the impact of regulatory changes timely and ensure relevant internal policies, manuals, and guidelines are updated accordingly. (c) Business Advisory: Provide timely, practical, and risk-based compliance advice regarding regulatory requirements, operational controls, and new product rollouts to the following covered business lines: - Business and Corporate Banking (BCB) - Personal Financial Services (PFS) - Private Banking (PB) & Wealth Management (WM) - Global Markets (GM) - Branch Operations 3. Cross-Border Alignment Head Office Reporting: Leverage your knowledge of regional compliance structures to facilitate smooth internal reporting and alignment on compliance standards between the Singapore branch and the Parent Bank Head Office in Malaysia. Organizational (organizational responsibilities) Mandatory, in-depth knowledge of MAS Regulations impacting retail, corporate, wealth management, and market operations (including the Banking Act, SFA, FAA, and MAS Notice 626). Good working knowledge of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) regulations is a strong plus to facilitate smooth Head Office communication. Strong stakeholder management skills; ability to conduct meticulous internal reviews while maintaining a collaborative relationship with front-office and operations teams. Education/Qualification Relevant university degree and/or professional qualification Professional compliance certification from the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF), ICA, or ACAMS is highly advantageous. Experience/Requirements Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on regulatory compliance, internal control, or compliance testing experience within a bank in Singapore. Highly proficient in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) and data visualization software (such as Tableau) for creating risk dashboards, tracking metrics, and data-driven monitoring. About HL Bank Singapore HL Bank Singapore is the Singapore branch of Hong Leong Bank, a premier regional financial services leader headquartered in Malaysia with a rich heritage of over 120 years. Listed on Bursa Malaysia and a key member of the extensive Hong Leong Group, we operate a robust network of approximately 250 branches across Malaysia, with a strategic regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. As a Full Bank in Singapore, we serve as a vital hub for the Group's regional ambitions. A cornerstone of this strategy is our sophisticated "advisory-first" wealth proposition through HLB Private Bank and HLB Priority . By combining our deep Asian market roots with a landmark strategic alliance with Swiss private bank Lombard Odier, we provide world-class wealth architecture and bespoke solutions for our clients. Beyond our wealth focus, we deliver excellence through four core business pillars: Business & Corporate Banking, Personal Financial Services, Private Wealth Management, and Global Markets . This "Integrated Approach" allows our talent to collaborate seamlessly across segments, ensuring we effectively meet the multifaceted needs of high-net-worth individuals, business founders, and corporate enterprises alike. At HL Bank Singapore, our people are central to our success, and as a recognized Human Capital Partner (HCP) by TAFEP, we are committed to progressive workplace practices and your professional development. We seek digitally inclined, customer-centric performers who thrive in a technology-focused environment, where we empower our teams with AI-enhanced tools and next-generation platforms to lead the industry. As part of a large, diversified conglomerate, we offer unrivaled opportunities to explore new grounds and build a challenging career path within a rapidly expanding regional landscape. Join us to be part of a proven value-creation story and shape the future of your own story at HL Bank Singapore.