Singapore

Compliance

Group Functions

Your role

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
- Provide independent second line of defence oversight and challenge of compliance risks across UBS Asset Management Singapore.
- Act as the senior CORC point of contact for MAS and other local regulators, supporting regulatory engagement, inspections, and issue remediation.
- Ensure timely interpretation, implementation and embedding of regulatory changes impacting Asset Management.
- Support the business in maintaining ongoing regulatory approvals and managing regulatory change in coordination with global and APAC CORC teams.
Operational & Non-Financial Risk Control
- Oversee the identification, assessment and monitoring of operational and broader non-financial risks.
- Provide challenge and approval input into Non-Financial Risk Assessments, New Business Initiatives, and material change initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to the UBS Non-Financial Risk Framework.
- Promote transparency of key risks, issues and events to senior management and governance committees.
Governance, Advisory & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Asset Management management in Singapore.
- Provide credible challenge and pragmatic advice to first line of defence stakeholders.
- Contribute to local, regional and global governance forums.
- Coordinate effectively with other control functions.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, develop and retain a high-performing CORC AM team in Singapore.
- Set clear objectives and accountability in line with UBS leadership expectations.
- Foster a strong risk and compliance culture.
Regional & Global Alignment
- Act as an integral part of the APAC CORC AM leadership team.
- Ensure consistency with global standards while reflecting local requirements.
- Support cross-border initiatives and projects.

Job Reference #

337180BR

City

Singapore

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

The Head of Compliance and Operational Risk Control (CORC) for Asset Management in Singapore is a senior leadership role responsible for providing independent oversight, challenge, and control of non-financial risks across UBS Asset Management’s Singapore activities.

The role ensures that compliance, operational, financial crime and related non-financial risks are identified, assessed, managed and reported in line with UBS’s risk appetite, internal frameworks, and local regulatory expectations, particularly those of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

As a senior member of the APAC CORC AM leadership team, the role contributes to the regional strategy and operating model, supports significant business growth, and acts as a key interface with regulators, senior management, and global control functions.

Your expertise

Essential:
- Extensive senior-level experience in compliance or operational risk management.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore asset management regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience engaging regulators and senior stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and judgment skills.
- You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

Desirable:
- Second line of defence experience.
- Cross-border asset management exposure.
- Professional compliance, risk, legal or finance qualifications.

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.

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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.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

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Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.