Head of Compliance, Hedge Fund

Role overview

A prominent Asian hedge fund is looking to bring in a seasoned Compliance Officer as the business continues to expand. This is a newly established role based in Singapore and will sit at the center of the firm’s compliance function.

Key responsibilities

• Handle regulatory filings and keep the firm aligned with applicable global standards at all times.
• Oversee real-time and post-trade monitoring to confirm investment activities remain within mandate requirements.
• Serve as the main compliance contact for institutional investors during operations due diligence, helping the firm maintain a strong compliance standing.
• Complete investor and counterparty onboarding, including full KYC and AML checks.
• Run periodic compliance testing and document findings to ensure internal controls such as MNPI and personal trading rules are being followed.
• Set up and maintain compliance controls and rules in OMS/EMS platforms; experience with Enfusion is an added advantage.
• Review and approve marketing materials and investor communications so they meet regulatory expectations.
• Keep compliance policies and procedures current and properly maintained.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of practical compliance experience gained in a leading hedge fund or with a respected service provider.
• Strong accuracy and diligence, with the capacity to manage large volumes of information and documentation without compromising quality.
• Clear communicator who can explain compliance obligations to investment and operations teams and present the compliance framework confidently to investors during ODD.

Additional information

This is a newly created position with a leading Asian hedge fund. Interested parties may contact L&P for further information.