Vice President, Securities and Global Markets Oversight (Compliance Department)

Job Requirements

Securities & Global Markets Oversight

• Provide oversight of securities-related activities and compliance frameworks from the perspective of the ultimate parent company.
• Work closely with Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance teams across banking and securities entities to promote consistent application of compliance and AML standards.
• Support the integration and alignment of policies, procedures and governance frameworks across Bank and Securities businesses.
• Advise on regulatory implications of new products, services, strategic initiatives, and joint marketing activities involving multiple entities.
• Monitor and test compliance with regulatory and internal requirements applicable to employees operating under dual-hatting arrangements or collaborative business models.
• Coordinate with relevant Head Office, regional and local stakeholders on regulatory, governance and compliance matters affecting securities and global markets businesses.
• Support governance initiatives relating to cross-entity supervision, information sharing, market conduct controls, and compliance operating model enhancements.

APAC OTC Derivatives Reporting Oversight (Key Responsibility)

• Lead APAC Compliance oversight of OTC derivatives reporting obligations and associated regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Provide challenge and oversight over regulatory reporting governance, reporting controls, change management processes and issue remediation activities.
• Coordinate investigation, escalation and remediation of reporting incidents, deficiencies, and regulatory findings.
• Partner with Front Office, Operations, Technology, Regulatory Reporting and Risk teams to enhance reporting controls and governance frameworks.
• Support engagement with regulators and internal governance forums regarding derivatives reporting matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments relating to OTC derivatives reporting across APAC jurisdictions and assess business impacts.
• Drive the establishment of consistent reporting governance standards and oversight practices across Bank and Securities entities.
• Participate in strategic initiatives relating to derivatives governance, regulatory reporting transformation, and regional control framework enhancements.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Legal, Regulatory Advisory, Risk Management, Audit, Regulatory Reporting or Front Office Control functions within a bank, securities firm, regulator, or professional services organization.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to global markets, treasury, and securities activities, particularly in Singapore and other major APAC jurisdictions.
• Good understanding of the Securities & Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act, Banking Act, MAS regulations, notices, and industry standards.
• Strong familiarity with global markets products, including:
• Foreign Exchange
• Rates
• Fixed Income
• Securities Financing
• OTC and Exchange-Traded Derivatives
• Structured Products
• Experience advising senior business stakeholders and translating regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
• Hands-on experience with OTC Derivatives Reporting, regulatory reporting governance, reporting control frameworks, trade reporting remediation, or related regulatory reporting oversight is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing regional projects, regulatory change initiatives or cross-border governance programs would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across multiple functions and jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment and escalate issues appropriately.
• High level of integrity, ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a matrix environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience covering both Banking and Securities businesses.
• Experience with OTC derivatives reporting regimes (e.g., MAS, ASIC, HKMA/SFC, JFSA, EMIR, CFTC, or other global trade reporting frameworks).
• Experience interacting with regulators, leading regulatory remediation programmes, or overseeing regulatory reporting control enhancements.
• Experience operating within a regional or global compliance function.