Job Description:

Dimensional is a global investment manager and a leader in applying advanced financial science to equity and fixed income investment strategies. For more than 30 years, we have translated research into real-world investment solutions for clients.

The Senior Compliance and Risk Officer reports directly to the Head of Compliance Asia and plays a pivotal role in the evaluation, ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of Dimensional’s Compliance and Risk Management Frameworks. Importantly, the position will work closely with the local leadership team to further enhance our culture of compliance with regulatory, fiduciary and legal obligations, industry standards and internal company policy. Collaboration with global compliance and risk counterparts, as well as  stakeholders in Singapore and Hong Kong, is paramount to the success of the individual in this role.

The position is based in our Singapore office.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of Dimensional’s compliance monitoring program and compliance monitoring systems, to ensure the practical embedding of compliance within Dimensional’s business operations, including oversight in the Regulatory Compliance space, support in Code of Ethics, documentation of internal controls and maintenance of compliance databases.
• Identification and analysis of all compliance obligations (existing and new) that impact Dimensional’s operations, and seeking expert legal advice as required.
• Distribution Compliance in reviewing and sign-off of all marketing materials.
•  Monitoring regulatory reforms and industry developments, and responding to changes by way of implementing policy, process and associated employee training.
• Working with the local and global risk team to implement processes under the Enterprise Risk Management Program including coordinating risk assessments and maintaining risk registers.
• Preparation of compliance reports to Management Team, the Compliance Committee and the Board.
• Provision of advice and training on compliance and risk related issues to the firm and its staff.
• Incidents, complaints and breaches management.
   

Qualifications & Experience Required

• At least ten to twelve  years experience with a global investment manager in compliance or risk related role.
• Good working knowledge of both Singapore and Hong Kong regulatory regime, including the regulatory obligations of a Capital Markets Services Licence holder in Singapore and Licensed Corporation in Hong Kong.
• Direct experience working with the MAS and SFC regulators a plus.
• Good working knowledge of AML/CTF regulation, in particular client due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Proven experience balancing commercial considerations with reputational and legal risk.
• Experience with marketing review for regional institutional and advisor clients.
• Well-developed computer skills; intermediate to expert use of MS Office is a must.  Familiarity with Charles River or similar order entry systems desired.
• Self-motivated individual who has high standards for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and a natural ability to effectively engage with senior management, directors, clients and other external stakeholders. 
• Strong work ethic and ability to demonstrate initiative, personal integrity and act as a mentor to junior members of the team.
• Ambitious self-starter who is capable of rapidly learning key elements of the business, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Minimum of Bachelor degree in finance, legal or accounting or a related field.
   

Why DFA

• Hybrid working model for most roles, which permits working 2 days remotely each week. This maximizes in person collaboration and interaction while simultaneously providing flexibility!
• Great career opportunities, both locally and potentially abroad.
• Subsidized health insurance for individuals and family
• Access to our health and fitness incentive program.
• We provide financial and other support for those on a fertility journey, seeking to adopt, expecting a child or with a newborn, or entering menopause.
• Reimbursement for pre-approved study, such as CFA, via our Global Education Assistance Policy as well as access to exam leave.
• Free access to mental health and wellbeing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to life insurance.
   

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates. 

Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.