APAC Lead, Legal & Compliance | Private Markets / Fintech | 5–10 Years’ Experience (CL-OC-37)
Summary
Leads legal and compliance for a fintech/private markets platform across APAC, advising on regulations, managing licensing, AML/KYC, and drafting commercial agreements.
APAC Lead, Legal & Compliance | Private Markets / Fintech | 5–10 Years’ Experience (CL-OC-37)
Interested applicants do reach out via email to claire@2nats.com (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)
APAC Lead, Legal & Compliance | Private Markets / Fintech | 5–10 Years’ Experience (CL-OC-37)
About the opportunity
A fast-growing global financial technology and private markets platform is seeking an APAC Lead, Legal & Compliance to support its operations across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and South Korea.
This is a broad regional role covering regulatory compliance, commercial legal matters and governance within a highly international and entrepreneurial environment.
The role
You will work closely with regional business teams and global Legal and Compliance colleagues to ensure that APAC activities meet applicable regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Key responsibilities
Advise the business on regulatory and compliance requirements across APAC
Manage regulatory change, licensing matters, inspections and regulatory interactions
Develop and execute the regional compliance monitoring programme
Oversee AML/KYC, conflicts, complaints, incidents and risk registers
Review marketing materials and cross-border distribution activities
Draft and negotiate commercial, technology, outsourcing and distribution agreements
Support product development, corporate governance and regional legal matters
Manage external counsel and third-party compliance providers
Prepare compliance reports for senior management
Deliver relevant legal and compliance training
Requirements
5–10 years of legal and/or compliance experience within financial services
Strong understanding of APAC financial services regulations
Experience managing compliance monitoring programmes and regulatory matters
Good commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
Exposure to private markets, alternatives, asset management or financial technology would be advantageous
Legal qualification in an APAC jurisdiction would be beneficial but is not essential
Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable operating across multiple jurisdictions
Why this role
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a regional Legal and Compliance function while working at the intersection of private markets, financial technology and institutional distribution. The role offers significant autonomy, international exposure and the opportunity to contribute to a growing global platform.
Interested applicants do reach out via email to claire@2nats.com (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)
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Claire Lin Xiuxin
Co-Founder | 2Nats (Nat & Nat Search Pte Ltd)
Whatsapp Messaging: +65 8892 1316 | Email: claire@2nats.com
Website: https://2nats.com/
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/clairelinxx/
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