Director, Group Risk and Compliance

Singapore Telecommunications Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel is building an AI-first telco for the future and seeks a senior leader to head Risk & Compliance for Singtel Singapore. You’ll partner with OpCo leadership to identify and manage material risks, strengthen governance, and embed risk considerations in strategic decisions.

The role focuses on enterprise risk management, compliance, business continuity, and cross‑functional collaboration to support sustainable growth and resilience across the group.

Qualifications

• Degree in risk, finance, accounting or business fields.
• 10–15 years of experience in ERM, governance, compliance or related roles.
• Experience leading teams and driving organizational change.
• Experience implementing enterprise risk management frameworks and governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to OpCo leadership on strategic, emerging and operational risks.
• Lead enterprise risk management, governance and escalation across units.
• Oversee compliance obligations, BCM programmes and assurance activities.
• Lead and develop the OpCo Risk & Compliance team and collaborate with Group functions.

Skills

Risk Management

Leadership

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Strategic Partnership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management/Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Singtel is where Technology meets Purpose.

We’re building an AI-first telco for the future—connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks, intelligent digital services and next-generation technology.

From transforming everyday experiences in mobile, broadband, entertainment and lifestyle services to enabling enterprises with AI, 5G+, cloud, cybersecurity, data centres and digital platforms, we create the technology that powers how millions live, work and connect.

At Singtel, your work creates real impact. You’ll solve meaningful challenges, shape critical digital infrastructure and help build secure, resilient and AI-enabled solutions that serve businesses, digital ecosystems and communities across the globe.

This is where BIG Possibilities become reality. Whether you’re engineering intelligent networks, advancing sovereign AI cloud platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, designing seamless customer experiences or driving sustainable innovation, you’ll be part of teams shaping the future of technology.

Backed by decades of expertise and driven by a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Singtel offers the scale, opportunities and support to help you grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.

Be a Part of Something BIG!

As a member of the Group Risk & Compliance (GRC) Senior Leadership Team, the incumbent will lead the Risk & Compliance function for Singtel Singapore (the "OpCo"), with a matrix reporting relationship into the OpCo's senior leadership.

The role serves as a strategic risk partner and trusted advisor to the OpCo leadership, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and forward-looking insights to support business strategy, informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

Working closely with the OpCo leadership and the broader GRC function, the incumbent will be responsible for strengthening enterprise risk management, governance and compliance capabilities, ensuring that material risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed, and that appropriate risk mitigation measures are embedded across the business.

The incumbent will play a key role in fostering a strong risk culture, promoting clear accountability and integrating risk considerations into strategic and operational decisions. As part of the GRC Senior Leadership Team, the role will also contribute to Group-wide risk priorities, transformation initiatives and capability development, ensuring alignment between the OpCo's business objectives and the Group's overall risk appetite and governance expectations.

Make An Impact By

Strategic Risk Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the OpCo leadership on strategic, emerging and operational risks, providing independent perspectives and constructive challenge.
• Integrate risk considerations into business strategy, major investments, transformation programmes and key management decisions.
• Anticipate evolving risks and opportunities arising from changes in the business, technology, regulatory and external environment.
• Balance commercial objectives with prudent risk‑taking, enabling the business to pursue its strategic priorities within the Group's risk appetite.

Enterprise Risk Management & Governance

• Lead the OpCo's enterprise risk management agenda, ensuring effective identification, assessment, prioritisation, monitoring and mitigation of material risks.
• Strengthen risk governance, accountability and escalation mechanisms across business and functional units.
• Provide insightful, forward‑looking risk reporting and recommendations to OpCo senior management, relevant governance committees and Group GRC.
• Promote effective risk ownership within the business and embed risk management into business planning and decision‑making.

Compliance & Risk Assurance

• Provide leadership and oversight of the OpCo's compliance obligations and Business Continuity Management (BCM) programme, working closely with Group Compliance and relevant functional specialists to strengthen compliance and operational resilience.
• Oversee the adequacy and effectiveness of risk mitigation measures, governance processes and assurance activities.
• Ensure material risk exposures, incidents and regulatory concerns are appropriately escalated, investigated and remediated.
• Work collaboratively with business functions and assurance teams to address systemic issues and strengthen organisational resilience.

Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement & Group Collaboration

• Lead, develop and inspire the OpCo Risk & Compliance team, building a high‑performing, commercially aware and forward‑looking function.
• Establish strong relationships with OpCo leadership, business stakeholders and relevant Group functions.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, collaboration and proactive risk management.
• Contribute actively to the GRC Senior Leadership Team, supporting Group‑wide priorities, cross‑OpCo collaboration, transformation and talent development.
• Champion GRC'sOne Team approach, leveraging capabilities across the function to deliver coordinated, practical and value‑adding support to stakeholders.

Skills To Succeed

• A relevant degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 10-15 years of relevant experience in enterprise risk management, internal controls, governance, compliance or related functions, including experience in leading and managing teams.
• Leadership experience in enterprise risk management, governance, compliance or related disciplines within a complex, multi‑business organisation.
• Proven experience leading teams, driving organisational change and strengthening risk management capabilities.
• Enterprise Risk Management: Experience in implementing and operationalising enterprise risk management frameworks, governance and emerging risks identification.
• Compliance and Risk Assurance: Experience in compliance reviews, internal control frameworks, control effectiveness assessments, compliance monitoring and remediation of identified gaps.
• Business Continuity Management (BCM): Experience in developing and implementing BCM frameworks and programmes, including business continuity planning, testing and strengthening organisational resilience.
• Industry Risk Knowledge: Broad understanding of operational, technology, cyber, regulatory and emerging risks, ideally with exposure to telecommunications, technology or other highly regulated industries.

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Join Singtel to shape what's next and accelerate your career through meaningful work, continuous learning, and real impact.