Description

Manager, Compliance (Trust)

Lead trust compliance and AML/CFT framework across Singapore trust structures, ensuring trusted fiduciary service and regulatory excellence.

Key responsibilities

1. Oversee compliance for all trust portfolios, including trusts, PTCs and related entities, ensuring alignment with MAS, AML/CFT, FATCA/CRS and fiduciary requirements.
2. Run trust compliance reviews, periodic/trigger reviews, and client risk assessments; manage KYC/CDD/EDD and ongoing monitoring for trust clients.
3. Develop and maintain trust-specific compliance policies, controls and monitoring programs, and embed compliance into new products and client onboarding.
4. Lead regulatory/audit interactions: act as senior contact for MAS, auditors and other stakeholders; handle inspections, reporting and remediation.
5. Deliver compliance training and awareness for trust administration, business and management teams, reinforcing ethics and fiduciary responsibility.
6. Provide regular compliance and risk reports to senior management/Board, highlighting key risks, incidents and thematic findings.
7. Promote a strong culture of integrity, ethics and fiduciary duty across the trust function.

Requirements

1. 8-10+ years compliance experience in a trust company, TCSP, private bank or wealth management, with strong exposure to trust structures and fiduciary services.
2. Deep knowledge of Singapore trust/TCSP regulations (MAS AML/CFT, sanctions, FATCA/CRS, beneficial ownership, tax transparency).
3. Proven track record in trust account reviews, client risk assessments, AML/CFT monitoring and advising front-line trust teams.
4. Experience liaising with regulators/auditors, preparing reports, handling inspections and addressing audit findings.
5. Professional compliance/AML/trust qualification (ICA, ACAMS, STEP, etc.) preferred, plus a relevant degree.
6. Strong judgement, communication and stakeholder management; able to balance commercial and regulatory priorities.

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your resume to sherwinwong@talentvis.com or click apply now!

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Talentvis Singapore Pte Ltd | EA License No: 04C3537

EA Personnel Name: Sherwin Wong | EA Personnel No: R1770151