Financial Services Regulatory Associate – Singapore

An opportunity has arisen to join a specialist and growing Financial Services Regulatory practice in Singapore. Working directly with an experienced practitioner, you will handle a broad range of non-contentious regulatory, licensing and strategic advisory matters. The team advises banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, payment service providers, fintech businesses, fund managers, technology providers, family offices and other regulated financial institutions across the full regulatory lifecycle, from business model structuring and market-entry analysis to licensing, regulatory change, ongoing compliance and regional expansion.

The role offers direct day-to-day exposure to leading financial institutions and high levels of responsibility and client contact from day one. You will work across a wide variety of regulatory, funds, fintech, payments and capital markets matters, with exposure to regional and cross-border mandates across Asia-Pacific. This is a platform for ambitious lawyers seeking meaningful responsibility and long-term career development in a growing specialist practice.

• 3–7 years' post-qualification experience at a leading international or top-tier local law firm.
• Strong experience advising on financial services regulatory matters, ideally including asset management, capital markets, payments, banking, fintech or private funds.
• Solid understanding of Singapore financial services regulation and the role of the MAS; Asia-Pacific regional experience advantageous.
• Experience managing matters with increasing autonomy and direct client responsibility.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership.
• Interest in business development, client relationship management and contributing to practice growth.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, thriving in a lean, high-performance environment.