Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Compliance - Southeast Asia

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PIMCO is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Compliance for Southeast Asia. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of PIMCO’s Compliance program across the region.

The role will require building strong relationships across Southeast Asia, as well as regionally in APAC and globally with PIMCO’s headquarters and offices worldwide. This includes close engagement with Legal and Compliance, Portfolio Management, Account Management, and Operations, as well as regular interaction with Senior Management.

This is a highly strategic leadership role, positioned to act as a trusted advisor and business partner to the business. The successful candidate will support PIMCO’s growth strategy by providing practical, commercially focused and solutions-oriented regulatory guidance, enabling business initiatives while maintaining a robust and scalable compliance framework.

The role will also involve regular interaction with regulators, internal and external auditors, and clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership and Business Partnership

Develop and execute a regional Compliance strategy aligned with PIMCO’s growth priorities in Southeast Asia
Act as a strategic advisor to senior management, providing commercially pragmatic guidance on business initiatives, product development and market expansion
Partner closely with business functions to identify regulatory risks and opportunities and design solutions that enable growth while maintaining appropriate controls
Contribute to regional and global initiatives, ensuring Southeast Asia considerations are reflected in broader firm strategy

Compliance Program Oversight

Devise and implement a comprehensive, forward-looking strategy for assessing and mitigating compliance risks
Maintain a robust Compliance framework aligned with applicable regulatory requirements and internal standards
Oversee monitoring, testing and surveillance programs, ensuring a risk-based and scalable approach
Draft, review and maintain policies and procedures in line with regulatory developments and business evolution

Regulatory Engagement and Governance

Maintain credible and constructive relationships with regulators across Southeast Asia
Lead regulatory change management and ensure timely implementation across impacted business areas
Represent Compliance in senior governance forums and provide clear, actionable insights to management
Contribute to a strong governance framework that supports responsible business growth

Business Support and Enablement

Partner with Portfolio Management, Account Management and Operations to ensure effective implementation of compliance requirements
Support business initiatives including new product launches, distribution strategies, and market expansion efforts
Provide clear, actionable and commercially balanced advice that enables business objectives while managing regulatory risk
Embed Compliance as a value-added partner within the business

Transformation and Innovation

Drive the modernisation of the Compliance function through technology, digitisation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enhancing monitoring, surveillance and risk management capabilities
Partner with regional and global teams to implement data-driven, scalable and efficient compliance solutions
Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Compliance program through automation and innovation
Support the integration of technology-enabled controls and tools into the Compliance framework to enhance decision-making and governance

Leadership and Team Management

Lead and develop the Southeast Asia Compliance team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and solutions-oriented culture
Allocate resources effectively across jurisdictions in line with evolving business priorities
Promote a strong culture of integrity, accountability and risk awareness
Act as a role model for leadership within the broader APAC Compliance organization

REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate degree in Law, Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
Extensive experience in Compliance or Legal roles within asset management or financial services; 12-15 years+ of related experience
Strong knowledge of Southeast Asia regulatory frameworks, with experience operating across multiple jurisdictions
Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and enhancing Compliance programs
Proven ability to support business growth initiatives, including product development, distribution expansion and market entry

Preferred Experience

Asset management (institutional and/or retail)
Fixed income, alternatives, or equities
Distribution and marketing regulatory frameworks
Trading, research, or portfolio management environments

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Deep regulatory knowledge and technical capability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strategic mindset with strong commercial judgment
Ability to act as a business partner balancing risk and growth
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively across senior leadership audiences
Proven leadership and team development capability
Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels
Strong prioritization and delivery discipline
Clear understanding of business drivers and how compliance supports growth