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Head of APAC Compliance
Job at a glance
- Category
- Compliance
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Singapore
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
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Northern Trust is hiring a Head of APAC Compliance in Singapore. This is a Compliance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Northern Trust.
About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The role The Head of APAC Compliance and APAC Asset Servicing Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and strengthening the compliance framework across Northern Trust’s APAC region. Based in Singapore, this role provides strategic compliance leadership across jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and promoting a culture of integrity and ethical conduct. Key Responsibilities: Partner with the CCEO and Business Unit CCO’s to develop and execute the compliance strategy for APAC Compliance and oversee the region in alignment with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and the firm’s risk appetite. Provide forward-looking compliance guidance on business initiatives, regulatory change, and emerging risk trends. Lead and enhance while partnering with key BU Compliance officers the end-to-end APAC compliance program, including regulatory compliance, conduct risk management, conduct adherence partnering with relevant peer leaders as required. Oversee the effectiveness of policies, controls, monitoring activities, and quality assurance across the APAC business. Support the APAC business in the identification of emerging compliance risks and ensure proper monitoring, testing, and mitigation strategies are in place. Integrate compliance activities in the region with the broader Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Risk frameworks. Serve in a dual capacity as APAC Head of Compliance and APAC Asset Servicing CCO, ensuring consistent oversight and alignment across business and legal entity compliance frameworks. Serve as the primary Compliance point of contact for regulators in region, partnering with Regulatory Affairs, overseeing the APAC Asset
Full responsibilities and requirements are on Northern Trust's application page.
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This job is based in Singapore on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Northern Trust's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.
About compliance jobs
Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.
How to position yourself for this compliance job
Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Northern Trust would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.
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