Analyst, Risk & Compliance

ESR Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in Singapore seeks a Compliance and Risk Management Specialist to oversee compliance monitoring, corporate governance support, and risk management activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field and preferably 3-5 years of experience in compliance or regulatory affairs. This role offers private health insurance and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in compliance, corporate governance, or regulatory affairs preferred.
• Strong academic background considered for fresh graduates.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise-wide compliance, governance, and risk management.
• Assist in drafting and updating compliance policies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist in quarterly updates.

Skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Excellent Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting

Tools

Compliance management systems

Job description

Support enterprise-wide compliance, governance, and risk management across ESR Group and ESR-REIT. This role combines regulatory compliance monitoring, corporate governance support, and risk management activities, providing comprehensive exposure to REIT and real estate fund management business, MAS regulations, SGX requirements, and Board governance processes.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance policy register with version control and review schedules
• Process and distribute regulatory correspondences to relevant stakeholders
• Support development of Annual Compliance Plan and regulatory impact assessments
• Maintain and enhance Compliance Matrix with applicable regulations and risk ratings
• Monitor regulatory developments (MAS, SGX, ACRA) and assist in quarterly update summaries

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Assist in preparing Risk Management Update Reports for Board and ARCC meetings
• Support SGX announcements for director and substantial unitholder changes
• Maintain specialized compliance registers: Gift & Entertainment, IPT, Register of Interests, Unit Buy-Back
• Support trading blackout procedures and quarterly/annual declarations for Directors and Staff
• Assist in designing and delivering compliance training programs

Annual & Sustainability Reporting

• Support preparation of Annual Report sections: Risk Management, Corporate Governance
• Develop and maintain internal Annual Report Checklist for regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants on report development

Audit & Regulatory Coordination

• Support internal audit processes and documentation gathering
• Track and follow up on findings from MAS inspections, internal audits, and external audits
• Assist in developing and maintaining auditor evaluation frameworks and performance assessment checklists
• Coordinate with external auditors during compliance assessments

Risk Management Support

• Assist in maintaining risk management frameworks
• Support development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) across business units
• Help enhance KRI dashboards and facilitate bottom-up/top-down risk assessments
• Coordinate ERM training sessions and support risk management system implementation
• Assist in preparing risk reports for Senior Management and Board

Administrative & Coordination

• Coordinate risk and compliance meetings, training sessions, and regulatory updates
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and filing systems
• Manage compliance calendars and regulatory deadline tracking
• Support Board governance activities and committee meetings

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• 3-5 years in compliance, corporate governance, or regulatory affairs preferred
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience or strong academic background considered
• Experience with MAS-regulated entities, SGX-listed companies, or REIT operations advantageous

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with proficiency in compliance processes
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and compliance management systems
• Understanding of REIT structure, MAS regulations, SGX listing rules, and corporate governance principles, Singapore regulatory environment advantageous
• Strong attention to detail for regulatory documentation and Board materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively

Personal Attributes

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn complex regulatory frameworks
• Collaborative team player
• Proactive problem-solving approach and strong ethical standards

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus