Head of Compliance

PIL Pacific International Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the shipping industry is looking for a Head of Compliance to lead the compliance framework across global operations. This pivotal role will involve working with business leaders to provide strategic compliance guidance and ensure adherence to various laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of compliance practices and be able to drive a culture of ethical business conduct.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of international compliance laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in developing compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills to manage risks and provide effective compliance advice.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and evolve group-wide compliance strategy.
• Develop global compliance policies and oversee assessments.
• Lead training programs and compliance culture initiatives.

Skills

Compliance Advisory

Risk Management

Data Protection

Training and Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job summary: The Head of Compliance leads the design and execution of a group-wide compliance framework that empowers businessdecisions and ensures adherence to international laws and regulations. This strategic role is critical in fostering a culture of ethical businessconduct, mitigating regulatory risk, and driving compliance best practices across PIL’s global operations.Working closely with business and functional leaders, the Head of Compliance serves as a trusted partner to provide timely, easy-to-understand, and commercially focused compliance guidance. This includes, but is not limited to, competition law, ethics and businessintegrity, sanctions, personal data protection, and industry-specific regulations.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategy and Program Leadership

• • Define, implement, and continuously evolve the Group Compliance strategy and roadmap in alignment with PIL’s business priorities and risk appetite.

2. Policy and Governance

• • Develop, roll out, and regularly update global compliance policies, guidelines, procedures, and controls.
  • Oversee the creation of tailored compliance frameworks for high-risk jurisdictions or business units.

3. Compliance Advisory and Risk Management

• • Provide proactive, commercially astute compliance advice to business units, management, and project teams.
  • Lead impact analyses and guidance for emerging regulations globally (e.g. sanctions, competition law, data privacy).
  • Manage internal regulatory assessments and external audits; act as escalation point for sensitive compliance issues.

4. Training, Awareness, and Communication

• • Design and deliver engaging compliance training programs and internal communication campaigns.
  • Promote PIL’s Culture Playbook and embed a values-based compliance culture across the organization.

5. Monitoring and Investigation

• • Lead the compliance monitoring and risk assessment program (including integration with risk management framework).
  • Supervise investigations into potential misconduct or non-compliance (e.g. whistleblowing, data breaches).
  • Ensure timely and consistent regulatory disclosures and filings.

6. External Engagement and Reputation

• • Act as Group Data Protection Officer (DPO), including oversight of cross-border data transfer compliance.
  • Represent PIL in regulator dialogues and industry associations (e.g. World Shipping Council).
  • Drive thought leadership and enhance PIL’s external reputation for ethics and compliance excellence.