AVP, HR Risk and Compliance Specialist

OCBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC Bank Singapore is seeking an HR Risk and Compliance Specialist to strengthen regulatory governance across Group HR. You will partner with HR teams, Regulatory Compliance, Group Data Privacy Office, Internal Audit and other control functions to ensure essential obligations are implemented and well-documented.

To excel, you must translate requirements into practical HR processes, manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables, and maintain strong governance while identifying process

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business, Law, Risk Management, Compliance or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in HR risk, compliance, governance, operational risk or financial services regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with MAS regulatory requirements, fit and proper assessments, Representatives Notification Framework and/or Individual Accountability and Conduct requirements.
• Experience in employee screening, regulatory reporting, audit or compliance reviews or personal data protection.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement and ability to work independently with time-sensitive deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Group HR regulatory compliance activities, including regulatory updates, compliance reviews, attestations, regulatory requests, breach reporting and management reporting.
• Support audit and compliance testing by coordinating information requests, reviewing submissions and maintaining records.
• Manage periodic employee screening and fit and proper exercises, including credit screening and governance reporting.
• Support Representative Notification Framework requirements, including appointments, cessations and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate key Individual Accountability and Conduct processes, including senior manager reviews and attestations.
• Support Group HR data protection governance, including data inventories and DPIAs.
• Partner with HR stakeholders to provide guidance on regulatory requirements and timely issue resolution.
• Maintain processes, controls, trackers and documentation to support regulatory, audit and governance needs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate recurring compliance processes while preserving controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Independent working

Education

Degree in HR/Business/Law

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why join

As an HR Risk and Compliance Specialist at OCBC, you will play an important role in strengthening regulatory governance and managing compliance risks across Group HR. You will partner closely with HR teams, Regulatory Compliance, Group Data Privacy Office, Internal Audit and other control functions to ensure key regulatory obligations are implemented, monitored and supported by effective controls and documentation.

How you succeed

To excel in this role, you will need to exercise sound judgement, interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical HR processes and controls. You are able to work independently, manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and control functions. Your analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain strong governance while identifying opportunities for process improvement will be key to your success.

What you do

• Coordinate Group HR regulatory compliance activities, including regulatory updates, compliance reviews, attestations, regulatory requests, breach reporting and management reporting.
• Support audit and compliance testing by coordinating information requests, reviewing submissions and maintaining appropriate supporting records.
• Manage periodic employee screening and fit and proper exercises, including credit screening, financial soundness reviews, exception follow-up and governance reporting.
• Support Representative Notification Framework requirements, including representative appointments, cessations, information updates, misconduct reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate key Individual Accountability and Conduct processes, including Senior Manager and Material Risk Personnel reviews, Management Committee reviews, Senior Manager job descriptions and related attestations.
• Support Group HR data protection governance, including reviews of personal data inventory, data protection procedures and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Partner with HR stakeholders and control functions to provide guidance on regulatory compliance requirements and facilitate timely resolution of issues.
• Maintain effective processes, controls, trackers and documentation to support regulatory, audit and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate recurring compliance processes while preserving appropriate controls and accountability.

Who you are

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, Risk Management, Compliance or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in HR risk, compliance, governance, operational risk or financial services regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with MAS regulatory requirements, fit and proper assessments, the Representatives Notification Framework and/or Individual Accountability and Conduct requirements will be an advantage.
• Experience in employee screening, regulatory reporting, audit or compliance reviews or personal data protection.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and written communication skills, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical processes and controls.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while managing multiple time-sensitive regulatory deliverables.

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.