Associate Director, WM Compliance, Singapore

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As Associate Director, WM Compliance, Singapore, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Wealth Management Compliance Asia and Singapore (“Head of Compliance”) in respect of compliance and regulatory issues to support Wealth Management Singapore (“WM SG”) business.

What will you do?

• Assist SG WM business management and SG Compliance staff in embedding compliance and compliance management into the SG WM business culture.
• Work with Head of Compliance on the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures including advising, drafting, reviewing and updating such policies and procedures for WM SG, and where required, aligning these across WM Asia; formulating Asia-wide policies/procedures as required.
• Assist to design, implement and maintain the Regulatory Compliance Management (“RCM”) Programme in line with the RBC RCM Framework and in accordance with the relevant local laws and regulations and Global RBC compliance standards.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, developments and trends in banking, securities, financial advisory and trust business, to assess impact to the WM SG business, and any procedural changes required, and advise and update operating committees, senior management and all relevant employees on a timely basis.
• Conduct risk-based assessments of rules and regulations development jointly with Risk Management and other Compliance teams where necessary, and work with business, risk and support functions on gap analyses where required.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of applicable banking, securities, financial advisory and trust laws and regulations, best practices and relevant internal RBC policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and counsel on SG compliance and regulatory risk matters to senior management, businesses, other functions including operations as required, to assist business in implementing key compliance assurance mechanisms.
• Manage regulatory relationships, ensure that regulatory notifications are filed accurately and on a timely basis as required, oversee preparation and coordination of responses to regulatory inquiries, regulatory consultation papers, etc.
• Liaise with regulators on routine inquiries and routine matters, facilitate regulatory inspections, provide compliance support for external and internal audits, and ensure appropriate escalation and resolution of regulatory/compliance issues identified.
• Oversee SG regulatory/compliance issues to closure.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Degree or equivalent is required.
• The role would typically require 10 years compliance-related experience obtained in financial industry preferably with a minimum of 7 years of experience in private banking/wealth management compliance.
• Experience in dealing directly with regulators and auditors, strong understanding of SG/MAS rules and regulations, preferably private banking specific.
• Strong technical expertise in local banking, securities & futures, and financial advisory services regulations; and understanding of compliance and risk principles applicable to a private banking/wealth management environment.
• Strategic thinking and solution orientation with ability to accept accountability, assume pro-active leadership, demonstrate initiative, and lead by example in teamwork, across-unit co-operation, information sharing.
• Strong attention to detail, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with business partners/key stakeholders and external parties such as auditors and regulators.

Nice-to-have

• Compliance diploma or other equivalent qualification is an advantage

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

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Additional Job Details

Address:

8 MARINA VIEW, #26-01 ASIA SQUARE TOWER 1:SINGAPORE

City:

Singapore

Country:

Singapore

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-23

Application Deadline:

2026-08-24

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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