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& Summary We believe that challenges are better solved together. That\'s why you\'ll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.We are Asia\xe2\x80\x99s leading Asset and Wealth Management practice and our firm is offering you an exceptional opportunity to work with market-leading, fast-growing and specialist boutique clients in this this dynamic sector. AWMS seeks to deliver tailored one-stop-shop solutions that support the daily operations and management needs of fund managers, family offices and funds in today\xe2\x80\x99s complex operating environment, empowered by our team of multi-disciplinary specialists and leading technological solutions.Our AWMS team is expanding rapidly and we are looking for seasoned professionals to join us.A career within AWMS Risk & Compliance Solutions will provide you with the opportunity to help companies rethink their approach to risk and compliance and create a sustainable business advantage. We\xe2\x80\x99re part of a unique client proposition that advises our clients on routine and complex risk and regulatory matters and offers bespoke outsourced support, from market entry through to execution, to help our clients better manage their ongoing compliance, risk and internal audit needs.You\xe2\x80\x99ll work as part of a fast-growing team of subject matter experts with extensive industry experience in areas relating to regulatory compliance, risk management and internal controls. The team\xe2\x80\x99s track record and credentials include several \xe2\x80\x9cindustry-firsts\xe2\x80\x9d and numerous high profile engagements. Your clients will include leading local, regional and global asset managers, alternative asset managers (private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds and venture capital), traditional and digital wealth managers, digital assets and other capital market intermediaries. Digital alliances and digital solutions are core to the delivery of our services to clients. You will enjoy a stable yet flexible working environment with certainty in hours, and the ability to manage and control your own time.Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Providing advice to fund management companies, wealth managers, digital advisors, digital assets providers and other capital markets intermediaries (i.e. REIT managers, brokerages, corporate finance advisors and trust companies); to help optimise their governance, risk management and compliance with regulatory requirements;Your advice will cover areas such as compliance and risk management frameworks and monitoring programmes, as well as business conduct practices in areas such as portfolio management, fund operations, sales and product compliance, AML/CFT, outsourcing, culture and conduct, and technology risk;Conducting business processes and controls reviews, including control assurance reporting to identifying gaps, assessing risks and providing recommendations for remediation;Perform walk-through interviews, identify key controls and tailor audit procedures to evaluate the design and validate operating effectiveness of internal controls in various business processes;Review and recommend practical business process improvements to address control gaps and to enhance efficiency where possible;Draft findings in report deliverables with clear and concise business writing abilities;Providing outsourced compliance support to clients. This includes regulatory reporting, operationalising changes and updates to regulations, conducting compliance monitoring and reporting to senior management, assisting on AML/KYC reviews and providing regulatory advice;Managing key stakeholder relationships, including communication of the scope of work, findings and observations, industry updates;Support engagement team leaders and managers in other internal and external key deliverables and business requirements.About you:Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a related area Accounting / Commerce / Business including students from a local/overseas university. For candidates with other degree specialisations, perference will be given to candidate that have obtained or are in the process of pursuing Singapore CA, ICAEW, CIA or CISA accreditations.At least 1-2 years of external audit, internal audit or IT audit experience, preferably in a Big 4 Accounting Firm and/or commercial organisations\xe2\x80\x99 in-house internal audit department.Good understanding of the asset and wealth management/digital assets/capital markets landscape and IT audit experience preferredKnowledge of local MAS regulatory requirements for capital markets intermediaries gained through experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit or processes, risk and controls experience.Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:auditing under the relevant frameworks (for ISAE 3402, ISEA 3000, AUP); andtechnology-related regulatory requirements, which includes Technology Risk Management, Cyber Hygiene and Business Continuity Management; anddirect dealings and interactions with the MAS.Good track record of academic achievementsMeticulous and attention to details, possessing an analytical and enquiring mind-setProfessional, confident and highly motivated self-starter, with an ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast pace environment with tight deadlines,Positive attitude to learn and strong team player.Able to work under pressure and tight deadlinesPossess strong values, personal integrity and emotional intelligence.We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.#Mid-Senior #LI-CC1

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