Lead Compliance Officer, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
Singapore, Central Singapore

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

The Lead Compliance Officer is an individual contributor position within the International Enterprise Functions Compliance team with a focus on Operations Compliance (for example, Transaction Reporting and Middle Office processes). This role is based in Singapore and provides regional and cross-border compliance coverage, primarily across Asia-Pacific (APAC) and EMEA. The role requires strong expertise in local APAC regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS, HKMA) and the ability to contribute to broader international compliance initiatives and regulatory advisory matters.

Job Responsibility:

Act as a Compliance Advisor for designated Enterprise Functions across APAC and EMEA
Provide regulatory guidance on APAC-specific regimes primarily concerning Operations and Middle Office activities
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments for relevant coverage areas internationally and assess their applicability and impact on business activities
Support the implementation of global and regional compliance policies and frameworks
Review and challenge business practises, controls, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory expectations
Liase with Legal, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure a coordinated approach to regulatory compliance and issue management
Support internal reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations
Contribute to compliance risk assessments, monitoring activities, thematic reviews, and governance forums
Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organisation, and mentor junior staff as appropriate

Requirements:

5+ years of Compliance experience
Substantial experience in compliance or regulatory advisor roles within financial service
Proven experience in the compliance and regulatory field within financial services
Strong understanding of applicable regulations and guidance with a focus on transaction reporting issued by MAS, HKMA, and other regional authorities
Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd-Frank, CASS)
Proven ability to analyse regulatory requirements and provide practical, solutions-oriented compliance advice
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Strong understanding of the market and regulatory environment in which Wells Fargo operates
Good sense of judgement and absolute commitment to Wells Fargo transformation journey
A team player that actively looks to partner with and support team members with workloads and challenges

Nice to have:

Strong educational background ideally with a university degree and academic track record
Professional qualifications, certificates, and/or registrations relevant to Compliance/financial services
Corporate and Investment Banking experience, either in Compliance, Legal, Risk or the Business

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 16, 2025

Expiration:
September 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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