The Role
The role will be responsible for managing a team in supporting the delivery of high-quality regulatory services for both clients and investors under different jurisdictions, including but not limited to maintaining legal and regulatory compliance by researching and communicating requirements with a focus on providing quality KYC on-boarding process, AML/CFT compliance and FATCA/CRS reporting, monitoring and reviews for both private equity clients and investors.
The role will primarily prepare and review documentation for new and existing clients and investors accounts, evaluate high-risk accounts and analyses processes and policies. Responsibilities may change from time to time at the discretion of the Company.
Responsibilities
| • | closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective review, implementation and adherence to regulatory policies and procedures. |
| • | for a broad spectrum of managerial tasks, including supervision and guidance for the regulatory services team, client, and personnel management, as well as assisting the MD of Regulatory in growing presence for the firm’s regulatory services in the local market. |
| • | for the timeliness, accuracy, and control of the entire regulatory service line. |
| • | multiple fund relationships, including supervision of the regulatory analysts and associate ensuring accomplishment in their tasks and meeting of all client deliverables. |
| • | projects or process improvements assigned by management. |
| • | business on ad hoc reporting requirements. You will be playing a key role in setting up and taking on new client structures and participate in new business discussions with prospects and existing clients and collaborate with teams across other offices. |
| • | AML policies and procedures from time to time as required. |
| • | and update Compliance operational manual from time to time as required. |
| • | closely with relevant stakeholders to automate KYC and AEOI process by migrating historical KYC and AEOI data and information onto CRA within the agreed timeline. |
| • | the relevant stakeholders on researching the regulatory requirements of the required subject matter. |
Qualifications
| • | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance or an equivalent degree. |
| • | Minimum of 10 years of experience in AML/KYC due diligence, regulatory reporting and compliance roles, client onboarding, AML/CFT compliance or related functions in a large corporate or financial institution environment. |
| • | Strong understanding of AML/CFT framework and the regulatory environment and its applicability to private equity funds in the areas of onboarding, on-going client reviews and transaction monitoring. |
| • | Prior secretarial experience is not mandatory; however, it is an advantage. |
| • | Knowledgeable and have extensive exposure in these jurisdictions: Hong Kong, Singapore, Cayman and BVI jurisdictions. |
| • | Professional Certifications in Anti-Money Laundering is not mandatory but would be an advantage. |
Other Skills
| • | Proven people management and leadership skills. |
| • | Well versed with relevant regulations and market practices in the funds or private equity sector or fund administration or related sectors is highly regarded. |
| • | Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. |
| • | Results oriented and ability to multitask and manage high volumes of priorities in a fast-paced environment. |
| • | Strong clients focus and have high sensitivity for quality and accuracy. |
| • | Solid knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to funds or private equity sector. |
| • | Strong organizational skills. |
| • | Good verbal and written communication skills. |
| • | Excellent time management skills with multi-tasking capabilities. |
| • | Mature, thoughtful, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an aptitude for technology. |
| • | Fluency in both spoken and written English. Proficiency in spoken Chinese Mandarin is a plus. |
| • | Proficiency in Excel and other windows-based software. |
We are offering our people with an inclusive environment where your ideas matter. If you are an achiever who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative setting, surrounded with great people and inspiring leaders, come and join us! Please send us your updated CV to: hr@linnovatepartners.com
