About usWavemaker is Southeast Asia’s leading early-stage venture capital firm investing in enterprise and deep tech companies that offer innovative solutions and add significant value. Over the last 11 years, we have invested in over 190 companies and our thesis has remained the same:We invest in thoughtful founders who have built an internal conviction through experience and reflection and identified a huge opportunity because they see things differently from most other people.We invest in scalable, capital-efficient, sustainable businesses that aim to create significant value by solving meaningful problems 10x better than existing options.Today, we’re a team of 50+ incredibly driven and passionate people in the region, and we are looking for a Compliance Senior Associate to join our team.As the Senior Associate - Compliance, you are primarily responsible for regulatory obligations, as well as developing and executing strategies for risk management. The scope of this role extends from the fund manager to its various fund strategies.What you’ll do
Regulatory Compliance
Develop, implement and review compliance policies and procedures in accordance with MAS regulatory requirements.Conduct investigations to discover the root cause of compliance problems when they arise and implement solutions to mitigate future riskAssess and analyse the regulatory and legislative environment to identify emerging issues and upcoming changesKeep abreast of the latest regulatory development and provide guidance on the implication and necessary actions for compliance with new regulations
Policy Development
Develop, review and roll out risk and compliance policies and procedures in accordance to regulatory requirements
Risk Management
Develop risk management policies and conduct annual assessmentAssess and manage risks associated with operations in the fund manager and its fund strategies.
Audit and Assessment
Manage external and internal audits and assessmentsPerform periodic reviews to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls measures of the CompanyWho you areYou are an experienced Compliance Officer with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role having worked with a CMS licensed entityYou have experienced in Cayman Islands regulatory regime is a plusYou have working knowledge of the MAS (LFMC/VCFM) requirementsYou are meticulous and detail oriented is one of your top strengthsYou have a structured thinker with strong ability to make data driven decisionsYou are an approachable and personable individual who can genuine relationships easilyYou have the ability to multitask, with the ability to plan, organize and prioritize well.You are a logical thinker with a knack for solving problemsYou have the ability to maintain your poise and work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced and high pressure environment
