Overview
Blue Edge Advisors is seeking a Compliance & Regulatory Analyst (Junior to Mid-Level) to support the firm’s regulatory and governance functions.
This role is ideal for individuals who are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and have a strong interest in interpreting regulations, drafting policies, and ensuring regulatory alignment across the firm.
You will play a key role in translating regulatory developments into practical internal frameworks, while supporting the firm’s ongoing compliance obligations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Policy & Framework (Core Focus)
- Monitor, review, and interpret regulatory updates, circulars, and guidelines from MAS and NFA.
- Translate regulatory requirements into internal policies, procedures, and controls.
- Draft, review, and continuously enhance compliance manuals, SOPs, and internal governance frameworks.
- Ensure policies remain current, practical, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
2. Regulatory Liaison & Governance
- Act as a point of contact for MAS, NFA, auditors, and external stakeholders.
- Support and coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and reviews.
- Track and ensure timely resolution of regulatory findings or action items.
3. Regulatory Reporting & Surveys
- Coordinate and submit ~40 regulatory surveys annually (MAS, NFA, internal).
- Work cross-functionally to gather, validate, and reconcile data.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in all regulatory submissions.
4. Compliance Monitoring & Record Keeping
- Maintain records for licenses, registrations, employee personal trading, and outside business activities.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with MAS and NFA requirements across representatives and the firm.
5. AML/CFT Oversight
- Conduct KYC and AML due diligence on clients and prospects.
- Perform periodic reviews and support internal AML risk assessments.
- Assist in delivering AML training and strengthening internal controls.
6. Advisory & Documentation Review
- Provide practical, commercially aware compliance guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Review contracts, offering documents, and agreements to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Ensure proper execution, documentation, and record-keeping standards are maintained.
Qualifications & Skills
- Diploma or Degree in Law, Banking & Finance, Risk Management, Business, or related fields.
- 1–5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or governance roles (financial services preferred).
- Strong understanding of MAS regulations (NFA exposure is a plus).
- Proven ability to read, interpret, and draft policies or regulatory documents.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to validate and interpret data accurately.
- Highly organised, meticulous, and methodical with strong attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple deadlines and high-frequency reporting cycles.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across teams and with external parties.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Naturally detail-oriented and structured in thinking
- Comfortable working with regulations, legal language, and documentation
- Enjoys policy writing, editing, and continuous improvement of frameworks
- Able to balance analytical work with operational execution
Why Join Blue Edge
- Exposure to multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments (MAS & NFA)
- Strong learning curve in policy development and regulatory interpretation
- Opportunity to work closely with senior management on compliance strategy
- Dynamic and growing platform with institutional standards
