Senior Compliance Advisor / Compliance Advisory

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. Since our incorporation, we have been enabling people and communities to realise their aspirations. This is our purpose.

As the second-largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets, we hold one of the world’s highest credit ratings: Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous industry accolades, reinforcing our reputation as one of Singapore’s best banks.

With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented by a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. As One Group, we support your ambitions across borders with our deep local knowledge – be it growing your personal wealth or capturing business opportunities – for now, and beyond.

OCBC offers private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

Great Eastern Holdings, our insurance subsidiary, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.

Lion Global Investors, our asset management subsidiary, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia.

The Group has over 400 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions.

Purpose of the role:

The Compliance Advisor plays a critical role within the Central Compliance Team, ensuring the organization’s adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.

This position is responsible for providing expert guidance on licensing matters, regulatory liaison, regulatory reporting and implementing effective compliance programs to mitigate risks and promote a culture of integrity. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business units, senior management, and regulatory bodies to monitor compliance frameworks, address regulatory changes, and support strategic decision-making. This role demands strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence and drive compliance initiatives across the enterprise.

What you will be doing:

• Provide compliance advice to business units covering corporate functions
• Formulate and maintain regulatory compliance related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare and deliver compliance training to relevant Bank’s staff
• Assist in disseminating the latest regulatory requirements to the relevant business or functional units and follow-up with the respective units on the respective implementation plan
• Handle and manage breach/incident reporting to the regulators
• Maintain oversight on local and overseas subsidiaries
• Assist in preparing and coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries
• Assist in reporting any compliance related issues to management
• Handle other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the respective team head or Head of Central Compliance

What we are looking for:

• A degree in Law, Finance, or a related field, with at least 3 - 5 years of experience in compliance, audit and related fields
• Knowledge in banking products, service, and operations
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and industry trends
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and communicate effectively
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proactive and adaptable, with a strong commitment to regulatory excellence and compliance

What we offer:
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.