APAC Lead, Legal & Compliance | Private Markets / Fintech | 5–10 Years’ Experience (CL-OC-37)

APAC Lead, Legal & Compliance | Private Markets / Fintech | 5–10 Years’ Experience (CL-OC-37)

Interested applicants do reach out via email to [email protected] (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)

APAC Lead, Legal & Compliance | Private Markets / Fintech | 5–10 Years’ Experience (CL-OC-37)

About the opportunity

A fast-growing global financial technology and private markets platform is seeking an APAC Lead, Legal & Compliance to support its operations across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and South Korea.

This is a broad regional role covering regulatory compliance, commercial legal matters and governance within a highly international and entrepreneurial environment.

The role

You will work closely with regional business teams and global Legal and Compliance colleagues to ensure that APAC activities meet applicable regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Key responsibilities

Advise the business on regulatory and compliance requirements across APAC

Manage regulatory change, licensing matters, inspections and regulatory interactions

Develop and execute the regional compliance monitoring programme

Oversee AML/KYC, conflicts, complaints, incidents and risk registers

Review marketing materials and cross-border distribution activities

Draft and negotiate commercial, technology, outsourcing and distribution agreements

Support product development, corporate governance and regional legal matters

Manage external counsel and third-party compliance providers

Prepare compliance reports for senior management

Deliver relevant legal and compliance training

Requirements

5–10 years of legal and/or compliance experience within financial services

Strong understanding of APAC financial services regulations

Experience managing compliance monitoring programmes and regulatory matters

Good commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills

Exposure to private markets, alternatives, asset management or financial technology would be advantageous

Legal qualification in an APAC jurisdiction would be beneficial but is not essential

Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable operating across multiple jurisdictions

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a regional Legal and Compliance function while working at the intersection of private markets, financial technology and institutional distribution. The role offers significant autonomy, international exposure and the opportunity to contribute to a growing global platform.

Interested applicants do reach out via email to [email protected] (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)

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Claire Lin Xiuxin

Co-Founder | 2Nats (Nat & Nat Search Pte Ltd)

Whatsapp Messaging: +65 8892 1316 | Email: [email protected]

Website: https://2nats.com/

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/clairelinxx/

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