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As the Company’s primary legal counsel, the Legal & Compliance Manager will oversee all legal and regulatory matters across our global operations, including Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure the Company operates within legal boundaries while upholding a high standard of ethical conduct.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Advise senior management and internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory changes, and the legal implications of business decision
• Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations
• Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, and employees across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee and maintain contract management systems and databases
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., PDPA, GDPR), anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and other applicable regulations
• Monitor, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across all business activities
• Handle internal investigations and respond to compliance breaches, regulatory inquiries, or litigation matters
• Drive legal due diligence for corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including regulatory and compliance review
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders
• Provide legal support for corporate secretarial matters, board meetings, and corporate exercises
• Prepare regular legal and compliance reports for leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); admission to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction is preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a legal or compliance role, ideally within a multinational or manufacturing environment, supervising/ managing experience
• Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and legal operations in a manufacturing or B2B environment
• Prior experience handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with overseas subsidiaries or stakeholders
• Proficient in English and Chinese (spoken and written) to support cross-border operations and review documents in both languages
• Technologically proficient, with the ability to manage centralised contract systems, track key agreements and terms, utilise virtual data rooms (VDRs) or similar platforms, and assess digital tools to enhance legal operations
• Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of providing pragmatic legal solutions to support business growth

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal and Administrative
• Industries Textile Manufacturing

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• Advise senior management and internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory changes, and the legal implications of business decision
• Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations
• Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, and employees across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee and maintain contract management systems and databases
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., PDPA, GDPR), anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and other applicable regulations
• Monitor, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across all business activities
• Handle internal investigations and respond to compliance breaches, regulatory inquiries, or litigation matters
• Drive legal due diligence for corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including regulatory and compliance review
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders
• Provide legal support for corporate secretarial matters, board meetings, and corporate exercises
• Prepare regular legal and compliance reports for leadership
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); admission to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction is preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a legal or compliance role, ideally within a multinational or manufacturing environment, supervising/ managing experience
• Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and legal operations in a manufacturing or B2B environment
• Prior experience handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with overseas subsidiaries or stakeholders
• Proficient in English and Chinese (spoken and written) to support cross-border operations and review documents in both languages
• Technologically proficient, with the ability to manage centralised contract systems, track key agreements and terms, utilise virtual data rooms (VDRs) or similar platforms, and assess digital tools to enhance legal operations
• Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of providing pragmatic legal solutions to support business growth

• Act as a central point of contact for local and regional regulatory issues
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all MAS regulations
• Monitor sanctions developments and their impact on the business
• Lead or participate in compliance review covering key aspects of the Company's operations to ensure adherence to the Group's policies, operating procedures and regulatory requirements
• Provide necessary compliance trainings to staff
• Formulate the Compliance and Governance strategy (including ERM)
• Work closely with the Head of Departments on sales, partnership, non-disclosure, PDPA agreements and other contracts
• Evaluate and perform risk assessments of contractual obligations, highlight and report any non-compliance/ risk findings and provide appropriate recommendations to the management

• University graduate in Business Administration, Marketing or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience and proven record in marketing project management
• Good knowledge of digital / e-marketing tools and systems
• Good understanding of the Singapore consumer market
• Strong analytical, organization, leadership and presentation skills
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

• Oversee and implement the company's overall compliance program in line with MAS regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Perform regular compliance monitoring and internal audits.
• Handle all regulatory filings, submissions, and correspondences with MAS and other relevant authorities.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on AML/CFT, regulatory updates, and compliance best practices.
• Manage compliance risk assessments and support internal/external audits.
• If applicable, manage Scheme Compliance for Visa/Mastercard (preferred).
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and proactively advise the business on implications.

• 3-6 years of experience in general compliance.
• Prior working experience in a Singapore licensed financial institution (bank, payment company, EMI, or MAS-regulated entity).
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulatory framework, AML/CFT requirements, and experience dealing directly with regulators.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in Scheme Compliance (Visa/Mastercard) is highly desirable.
• Background in banking , payment , or fintech industries.

About the CompanyFounded in 1973, DCS Card Centre (formerly Diners Club Singapore) is a financial institution licensed to issue credit and charge cards, governed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Banking Act. We deliver digital-first, customer-centric payment products and solutions for consumers, merchants, and corporates. Leveraging on our deep heritage, we aspire to be an innovative fintech leader driving integrated payment and financial services. For more information: DCS About Us

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to join our team and strengthen our compliance framework. You will ensure the company's operations fully comply with relevant local regulations, especially MAS requirements and AML/CFT obligations. You will also act as the key point of contact for regulators and support the business in maintaining a robust compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and implement the company's overall compliance program in line with MAS regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Perform regular compliance monitoring and internal audits.
• Handle all regulatory filings, submissions, and correspondences with MAS and other relevant authorities.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on AML/CFT, regulatory updates, and compliance best practices.
• Manage compliance risk assessments and support internal/external audits.
• If applicable, manage Scheme Compliance for Visa/Mastercard (preferred).
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and proactively advise the business on implications.

Requirements:

Must-have:

• 3–6 years of experience in general compliance.
• Prior working experience in a Singapore licensed financial institution (bank, payment company, EMI, or MAS-regulated entity).
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulatory framework, AML/CFT requirements, and experience dealing directly with regulators.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in Scheme Compliance (Visa/Mastercard) is highly desirable.
• Background in banking, payment, or fintech industries.

Our client, one of the largest oil and gas producer, seeks to hire an experienced Compliance Manager reporting to Head of Legal.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance existing compliance program that is effective in dealing with compliance risks.

• Manage and monitor key compliance activities and report on a regular basis as to their status and actions taken to mitigate such risks.

• Work with respective business/support departments, as well as third parties, proactively and collaboratively in the implementation of compliance programme and to resolve issues.

• Maintain manual on Compliance processes and procedures and ensuring this is kept updated.

• Advise on business activities that are in or out of scope, per current/future regulatory status as well as evaluate key outputs from regulators, industry bodies and advising Management and respective business/support units of the impact.

• Manage staff training program; lead efforts to promote a strong and robust compliance culture within the organization with regular compliance training.

• Carry out monthly, quarterly, or ah-hoc compliance reporting, internally and externally.

• Conduct internal investigation where needed, in relation to any compliance issue and produce investigation report.

• Manage team of 3 or more in Compliance Section.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law or business.

• Min 10 years' experience in handling various aspects of compliance work relevant to oil and gas industry.

• Core experience include risk and post transaction monitoring and analysis, familiarity with International Sanction and Trade Embargo, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Data Privacy and Protection, Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer program.

• Demonstrated expertise in trading issues and issue resolutions.

• Meticulous with good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.

• Good written and spoken English and Chinese language skills as this role is required to liaise with HQ in Beijing regularly.

Interested candidates please email your cv to Victor Teoh (R1218406)

Please include with your application:

· Reasons for leaving your current and previous employment(s)

· Current / last drawn and expected salary

· Availability / notice period required

Job Description

Position : Compliance Manager at British & Malayan Trustees Limited (BMT)

Role:

A key part of the Compliance Manager's responsibility is to ensure BMT's full compliance with regulations set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

As the Compliance Manager, it is crucial to uphold BMT's integrity by ensuring all operations strictly adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

This role reports directly to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with various stakeholders to implement and oversee comprehensive compliance programs across the organization; and provides periodic Compliance updates to the Boards of BMT and BMH on Audit and Risk matters.

Responsibilities:

· Stay updated on changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure the company's compliance procedures are current and effective.

· Monitor and ensure adherence to MAS, ACRA, and AML/CFT regulations. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and advise management on the implications.

· Conduct due diligence, including AML, KYC, negative news, and sanction screening—for all new and existing relationships using platforms like World-Check.

· Maintain records of compliance activities, including policies, procedures, reports, and correspondence.

· Assist in identifying compliance risks within the organization and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate those risks.

· Draft, review, and update internal compliance policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements.

· Oversee client onboarding, including Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, risk assessments, and annual reviews.

· Administer the company's Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

· Establish and maintain compliance monitoring programme. Lead the annual filing of CRS, FATCA and Economic Substance returns.

· Conduct regular training sessions for staff on compliance obligations, ethical conduct, and regulatory updates on any MAS notices and guidelines.

· Assist in audit preparation and support, ensuring all documentation and records meet internal and external audit standards.

Skills and qualifications:

· A Degree or equivalent qualification in law, finance, or a related field.

· Minimum 10 years of relevant compliance experience, preferably in the Trust industry.

· Good knowledge of MAS regulations, guidelines, and best practices related to Trust business.

· Proficient in MS tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint

· Strong team player and possess a proactive attitude.

· Conscientious, independent, with good attention to detail

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Proven ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

About British and Malayan Trustees Limited (BMT)

British and Malayan Trustees Limited (BMT) provides Trustee and other fiduciary services to families, companies, financial institutions, charities and HNWIs since 1924. BMT is licensed and regulated by the MAS. BMT is the oldest independent Trust Services provider in Singapore.

British and Malayan Holdings Limited (BMH) is the Holding company of BMT and is listed on the mainboard of SGX-ST.

BMH also holds a 35% stake in PreceptsGroup International Pte. Ltd. (PGI). PGI is a Singapore service provider in Wills, Trustee, Corporate Secretarial and Academy for Estate Planners.

• Providing expert advice on new and existing regulations impacting the life insurance business.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining robust compliance policies and procedures.
• Managing all aspects of data governance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Overseeing accurate and timely submission of regulatory reports to relevant authorities.
• Conducting compliance training for staff to promote a strong compliance culture.

• At least 6 years of experience in a regulatory compliance role within the life insurance industry.
• A proven track record of managing compliance programs and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of local regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS notices and guidelines).
• Experience in data governance is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team.