IT Governance & Compliance Specialist

PERSOLKELLY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech leader is seeking an IT Governance & Compliance Specialist to ensure secure and compliant tech development. The role involves setting compliance guidelines, collaborating with teams, and enhancing internal processes. Ideal candidates have strong governance knowledge and experience in public sector projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT governance, compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain software development and product compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to implement policies aligned with internal and regulatory standards.
• Review and improve internal processes to boost efficiency.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

An excellent opportunity has just opened for an IT Governance & Compliance Specialist at a global tech leader working on innovative digital platforms in a regulated market, including public sector and government-aligned initiatives.

Job Purpose:
Ensure smooth, secure, and compliant tech development through clear standards and process governance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set and maintain clear software development and product compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to implement policies aligned with internal and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with risk, compliance, and external stakeholders to ensure policy alignment.
• Review and improve internal processes to boost efficiency and reduce risk exposure.
• Facilitate clear communication between product, engineering, and compliance functions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or a related discipline is required.
• 5+ years in IT governance, compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity.
• Experience working with government or public sector projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, NIST, GDPR, PDPA, or local government standards).
• Able to drive governance processes independently with strong reporting capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with a structured mindset and strong stakeholder management skills.

The successful Governance and Compliance Lead must possess strong knowledge of IT standards, risk, and regulatory compliance frameworks, with the ability to navigate both commercial and government environments.

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