Regional Head Of Compliance

About Us KBC Bank Singapore provides commercial banking services to companies in Singapore. As part of the KBC Group headquartered in Brussels, we leverage our expertise and resources to deliver value-added solutions to clients through KBC’s market-leading networks across Belgium and Central Europe. Our commercial banking unit in Singapore specializes in managing KBC Group relationships both within and outside Belgium and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE). We also offer a specialized platform for companies in Singapore conducting business with Belgium and CEE. The Role We are seeking a highly experienced and credible Compliance Manager to assume the role of Head of Compliance, Asia Pacific . This role reports to APAC General Manager and functionally to KBC Group Compliance. The role combines independent regulatory oversight , regional leadership , and strategic advisory , ensuring that the Bank operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Group standards while supporting sustainable business growth. Responsibilities Regulatory Oversight & Governance Act as the Regional Head of Compliance for APAC , with functional oversight across all regional locations Ensure independent oversight as a Second Line of Defence , maintaining objectivity and integrity in all compliance assessments and also able to manage and perform the role as a First Line of Defence Provide effective challenge to senior management and business teams on regulatory and compliance risk matters Ensure full alignment with Group Compliance policies, standards, and governance frameworks Regulatory Engagement Serve as the primary point of contact with regulators (including MAS, HKMA and other relevant authorities ) Lead and manage regulatory inspections, thematic reviews, and supervisory engagement Oversee timely and robust responses to regulatory queries and findings Advisory & Risk Management Provide proactive and pragmatic regulatory advice to the business and senior management Monit…