Singapore Regulatory Management Team Lead

Singapore

Compliance

Group Functions

Job Reference #

338795BR

City

Singapore

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you experienced in regulatory compliance and risk management, with a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape in Singapore and APAC? Do you have the ability to interpret regulatory developments and provide clear direction to stakeholders across the firm?

We are looking for a Head of Regulatory Management to lead the Singapore function within C&ORC. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing regulatory developments, providing guidance on their implications, and ensuring effective governance and engagement with regulators.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Regulatory monitoring and interpretation

Oversee the monitoring of regulatory developments and emerging issues relevant to the firm

Provide direction and challenge on impact assessments, ensuring consistency and appropriate interpretation of regulatory expectations

Support the identification of key regulatory themes, risks and priorities for the firm

2. Regulatory engagement and incident oversight

Act as a central point of coordination for engagement with Singapore regulators

Oversee the management and escalation of regulatory breaches, incidents and self-reporting obligations

Ensure communication with regulators and senior management is timely, balanced and well-articulated

3. Governance and management reporting

Lead the preparation and delivery of regulatory updates to Singapore and APAC management committees

Provide insights on regulatory developments, supervisory focus areas and associated risks

Support senior stakeholders in understanding implications and considerations arising from regulatory changes

4. Regulatory frameworks and oversight

Oversee the maintenance of the Singapore obligation register

Ensure clarity of ownership and accountability for regulatory obligations across divisions and control functions

Promote a consistent and disciplined approach to regulatory governance and documentation

5. Team leadership

Lead, coach and develop a small team within Regulatory Management

Ensure effective prioritisation and delivery across the team

Maintain a collaborative and structured working environment

Your team

You will lead the Regulatory Management team within Compliance and Operational Risk Control (C&ORC) in Singapore. The team is responsible for monitoring regulatory developments and coordinating firm-wide awareness and response through engagement with relevant stakeholders.

The function has a cross-divisional remit covering Investment Bank, Global Wealth Management, Global Asset Management and Group Functions, requiring close collaboration with business and control partners.

Your expertise

You have:

at least 10 years experience within the financial services industry, with a focus on regulatory compliance, risk management or control frameworks

Strong understanding of the Singapore regulatory environment, with awareness of broader APAC developments

Experience in regulatory engagement, including dealing with regulatory enquiries or incidents

Demonstrated ability to guide or develop team members and work effectively across stakeholders

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About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

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Contact Details

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