Overview

Our client is a global leader in active fixed income, with deep expertise across public and private markets. They invest their clients capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Their flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped them become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies seeking financing and investors pursuing strong risk-adjusted returns.

Our client is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer / Head of Compliance for Southeast Asia, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's Compliance programme across the region.

This is a highly strategic leadership role, requiring strong engagement across Southeast Asia as well as regionally in APAC and globally. The role partners closely with Legal, Portfolio Management, Account Management and Operations, and involves regular interaction with senior management.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor and business partner, supporting growth by providing commercially focused, solutions-oriented regulatory guidance, while maintaining a robust and scalable compliance framework.

The role also involves regular engagement with regulators, auditors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

Develop and execute a regional Compliance strategy aligned with the firm's growth priorities in Southeast Asia
Act as a strategic advisor to senior management, providing pragmatic guidance on business initiatives, product development and market expansion
Partner with business functions to identify regulatory risks and opportunities, and implement solutions that enable growth
Contribute to regional and global initiatives, ensuring Southeast Asia considerations are represented

Compliance Programme Oversight

Design and implement a forward-looking strategy for compliance risk assessment and mitigation
Maintain a robust compliance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and internal standards
Oversee monitoring, testing and surveillance programmes using a risk-based and scalable approach
Develop and maintain policies and procedures in line with regulatory developments and business evolution

Regulatory Engagement & Governance

Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators across Southeast Asia
Lead regulatory change management and ensure timely implementation across business areas
Represent Compliance in governance forums and provide clear, actionable insights to senior management
Contribute to a strong governance framework supporting sustainable business growth

Business Support & Enablement

Partner with Portfolio Management, Account Management and Operations on compliance implementation
Support business initiatives including new product launches, distribution strategies and market expansion
Provide clear, commercially balanced advice that enables business objectives while managing risk
Position Compliance as a value-added partner to the business

Transformation & Innovation

Drive modernisation of the Compliance function through technology, digitisation and responsible use of AI
Implement data-driven and scalable compliance solutions in collaboration with regional and global teams
Enhance monitoring, surveillance and risk management capabilities through automation
Integrate technology-enabled controls to improve decision-making and governance

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and develop the Southeast Asia Compliance team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
Allocate resources effectively across jurisdictions
Promote a strong culture of integrity, accountability and risk awareness
Act as a key leadership figure within the broader regional Compliance organisation

Requirements

Degree in Law, Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline
Extensive experience (12–15+ years) in Compliance or Legal roles within asset management or financial services
Strong knowledge of Southeast Asia regulatory frameworks, with multi-jurisdiction experience
Proven track record in designing and enhancing compliance programmes
Demonstrated ability to support business growth initiatives (product development, distribution, expansion)

Preferred Experience

Asset management (institutional and/or retail)
Exposure to fixed income, alternatives or equities
Distribution and marketing regulatory frameworks
Experience in trading, research or portfolio management environments

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We appreciate your understanding.

EA: JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.

EA Licence: 90C3026

EA Personnel: R26159681

EA Personnel Name: WONG HOE MENG

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