Assistant Vice President, Regulatory Compliance, UOB Asset Management

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The role supports regulatory compliance for UOB Asset Management in Singapore. Responsibilities typically include interpreting laws and regulations, monitoring compliance controls, advising business and investment teams, managing regulatory projects, conducting reviews, preparing reports, and liaising with regulators and internal stakeholders. Candidates are generally expected to have a degree in finance, law, business, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in asset-management compliance, financial services regulation, or risk management. Knowledge of Singapore regulations, including MAS requirements, strong analytical and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently are important. Professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA, or relevant legal and compliance certifications may be advantageous.

About the employer

UOB Asset Management is the asset-management business of United Overseas Bank, one of Southeast Asia’s established banking groups. Headquartered in Singapore, UOB serves individuals, businesses, and institutions across key markets in Asia and other international locations. Its asset-management arm provides investment solutions such as mutual funds, discretionary portfolios, institutional mandates, and alternatives for retail, private-banking, and institutional clients. The business operates within a highly regulated environment and emphasizes investment discipline, governance, risk management, and long-term client relationships. UOB’s wider group offers career opportunities across banking, technology, finance, compliance, operations, and investment functions. Employees typically work in a structured corporate environment with regional exposure and collaboration across multiple markets. Exact benefits, working arrangements, and progression opportunities depend on the employing entity, seniority, and individual employment terms.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in banking, asset management, fintech, technology, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. Its culture combines Southeast Asian traditions with a modern, international outlook; English is widely used in workplaces, while Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also official languages. Lifestyle is convenient and generally safe, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and vibrant neighborhoods. Housing can be expensive, especially near the central business district, so many professionals consider areas such as Queenstown, Novena, Tampines, or the East Coast. Foreign professionals normally need employer-sponsored permission, such as an Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government assessment. Relocating typically involves arranging housing, healthcare coverage, banking, and tax registration. Singapore’s warm, humid climate and fast-paced work culture are important factors to consider.