Compliance Head

Informatics Holdings Philippines, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Informatics Holdings Philippines, Inc. seeks a Compliance Head to lead the institution’s compliance program, aligning with academic standards, legal requirements, and accreditation standards across all campuses.

The role collaborates with senior management to identify risks, address audit findings, and promote integrity and continuous improvement within governance structures. Strong leadership and regulatory expertise are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or preferred in law, education, business administration or public administration.
• 7–10 years of relevant compliance, legal, auditing, or governance experience in education preferred.
• Experience dealing with government agencies, accreditation bodies, and regulatory assessments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead institution-wide compliance program and policy development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with education laws, government regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Oversee internal audits, assessments, and monitoring across campuses.
• Identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and external auditors as a point of contact.
• Present compliance findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure timely corrective actions for audit findings and issues.
• Provide training and awareness programs on compliance for management, faculty, and staff.
• Guide departments on governance and accountability across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance systems and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Governance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in Law, Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

The Compliance Head is responsible for leading and overseeing the institution’s overall compliance program, ensuring adherence to academic standards, legal requirements, government regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies. The role provides strategic direction in compliance, audit, risk management, and policy development across all campuses and departments.

The Compliance Head works closely with senior management, academic leaders, campus heads, and external regulatory and accreditation bodies to identify compliance risks, ensure regulatory readiness, address audit findings, and promote a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Leadership – Develop and oversee the institution-wide compliance framework, policies, and procedures.

• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure compliance with applicable education laws, government regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional requirements.

• Audit & Monitoring – Oversee internal compliance audits, assessments, and monitoring activities across campuses and departments.

• Risk Management – Identify potential legal, academic, operational, and regulatory risks and establish appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Policy Development – Review and update institutional policies based on changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Regulatory Relations – Serve as a key point of contact with regulatory agencies, accreditation bodies, and other external stakeholders.

• Reporting & Recommendations – Present compliance reports, audit findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management.

• Corrective Actions – Ensure that audit findings and compliance issues are properly addressed and corrective actions are implemented within agreed timelines.

• Training & Awareness – Lead compliance awareness and training programs for management, faculty, and staff.

• Leadership & Governance – Provide guidance to departments and campuses on compliance matters and ensure accountability across the organization.

• Continuous Improvement – Establish best practices and improve compliance systems, processes, and controls to strengthen institutional governance.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills

• High integrity and accountability

• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements

• Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

• Ability to work with senior management and external regulatory bodies

• High attention to detail and strong sense of confidentiality

Qualifications

Education:
Master’s degree in Law, Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:
At least 7–10 years of relevant experience in compliance, legal affairs, auditing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or governance, preferably within the education sector.

Preferred Experience:
Experience dealing with government regulatory agencies, accreditation bodies, academic compliance, institutional audits, and regulatory assessments is highly preferred.