Manager- Risk & Regulatory Compliance

Manager - Compliance & Regulations, Singapore

As a Manager, you will be responsible for leading consulting engagements and delivering high-quality project work across our Banking & Insurance clients. You will manage consulting teams, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the growth of Sia Partners’ Risk & Regulatory Compliance practice in Singapore.

Project Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements across Banking & Financial Services clients, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams and coordinate consultants to deliver quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Personally contribute to client engagements through subject matter expertise and hands-on delivery where required.
• Manage client stakeholders and provide practical recommendations to address business and regulatory challenges.
• Support engagement planning, resource allocation, project governance and risk management.
• Ensure project deliverables meet Sia Partners’ quality standards and methodologies.

As part of a diverse and motivated team, you will be involved in projects covering topics such as:

• Operational Risk
• Technology Risk
• Regulatory Compliance
• MAS Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
• Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CFT, Sanctions)
• Data Privacy & Governance
• Regulatory Reporting
• Independent Reviews & Assessments
• Risk & Control Frameworks
• Operational Resilience
• Internal Controls & Governance

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in one or more of the above areas and have experience delivering MAS-related engagements while maintaining familiarity with both local and international regulatory frameworks.

Consulting & Transformation

• Deliver regulatory transformation programmes from assessment through implementation.
• Analyse regulatory impacts and translate requirements into practical operating models, governance frameworks and business processes.
• Support clients in strengthening compliance, risk management and operational effectiveness.
• Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes through innovation and digital transformation.

Commercial Development

• Support the growth of the Risk & Regulatory Compliance practice in Singapore by identifying new business opportunities within existing and prospective clients.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and contribute to long-term account development.
• Support proposal development, RFP responses and client presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Sia Partners’ global network to deliver cross-border opportunities and leverage global expertise.
• Contribute to market development initiatives and support the practice’s commercial objectives.

Thought Leadership

• Develop a strong understanding of the Singapore and Asia Banking & Financial Services regulatory landscape.
• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging risks and market trends to identify opportunities for clients.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials including articles, whitepapers, case studies and client insights.
• Represent Sia Partners at industry events, seminars and networking activities where appropriate.

Team Leadership

• Lead and coach consultants on project delivery and professional development.
• Provide regular performance feedback and support career development.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within project teams.
• Promote Sia Partners’ values and consulting excellence across engagements.

• Degree from a reputable university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or a related discipline.
• Consulting experience in mandatory
• 6 to 9 years of relevant experience within a consulting firm, financial institution or professional services environment, with a focus on Risk & Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the Banking & Financial Services industry, particularly Risk, Compliance and Regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading consulting engagements and managing project teams.
• Experience delivering MAS-related regulatory programmes and familiarity with global regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and identify commercial opportunities.
• Currently based in Singapore.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.