Senior Consultant, Compliance

Contextual Overview

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Consultant, Compliance based in Singapore to provide compliance advisory support to the APAC FX team across Singapore, Australia, and China, focusing on regulatory requirements, monitoring programs, and market best practice.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Previous FX experience and knowledge within a global financial institution, including sales/trading desk advisory experience.
• Familiarity with Asia FX regulations (primarily MAS) and relevant Singaporean, Korean, Australian, and Chinese laws.
• Understanding of FX Derivatives Regulations (e.g., Trade Reporting) and ASIC Derivative Transaction reporting obligations.
• Strong financial industry background combined with compliance, audit, legal, or risk management coursework.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide compliance advisory support and input to business and management partners regarding regulatory requirements and market best practices.
• Assist in managing the monitoring and surveillance program for the APAC FX business.
• Represent compliance in relevant governance forums, committees, and regulatory interactions.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements against existing processes to identify gaps, escalate risks, and recommend procedural changes.
• Review and provide feedback on regulatory consultation papers and industry guidance (e.g., ISDA, ASIFMA).
• Develop and execute compliance-related projects, training programs, and regional policies.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified
Mode: Full-time (On-site / Flexible work culture)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

1. Access the official job posting via the application link below.
2. Sign in or create a profile on the recruitment portal to submit your application and required documents.
3. For reasonable accommodation requests during the hiring process, contact the HR Service Center directly.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Application Link: Official Job Portal

HR Contact Email: MyHRHelp@ntrs.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of the Senior Consultant role?

The role focuses primarily on providing compliance advisory and operational support to the APAC Foreign Exchange (FX) team, ensuring adherence to regional regulations such as MAS guidelines and cross-border frameworks.

How can individuals with disabilities request accommodations during the process?

Applicants needing adjustments or reasonable accommodations can email the HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com or discuss requirements directly with their recruiter.