Head of Compliance Officer

BDx Data Centers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center provider in Singapore is seeking a Head of Compliance Officer to implement and oversee an effective compliance program. This role requires managing a global compliance team and ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including leadership roles, and a strong understanding of compliance risks. Excellent communication skills and integrity are essential for fostering a compliant corporate culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with data center operations preferred.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic compliance direction.
• Oversee global compliance management.
• Manage compliance risk effectively.
• Train employees on compliance obligations.
• Lead investigations into compliance violations.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of compliance obligations

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in law or business

Job description

BDx is Asia’s fastest-growing data center platform, delivering colocation, build-to-suit, managed services, and interconnection solutions for hyperscalers, large enterprises, and AI customers. Operating across high-growth markets—including Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan.

BDx currently boasts 110+ MW of contracted capacity, with a land bank scalable up to 750 MW. What sets BDx apart is our integration of AI-optimized infrastructure, energy-efficient design, and sovereign-grade compliance—enabling future-ready, sustainable operations. We go beyond traditional data centers by offering tailored solutions powered by renewable resources.

BDx is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investor with a focus on digital infrastructure, energy, utilities, and transportation.

Learn more: www.bdxworld.com

Job Summary

The Head of Compliance Officer (HCO) is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an effective compliance program, overseeing compliance matters across the organisation. The HCO ensures that the company adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, fostering an ethical and compliant corporate culture. This role involves managing a global compliance team and working closely with senior executives to align compliance initiatives with the company’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the global compliance team, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives.
• Global Compliance Management: Oversee compliance matters (e.g. CoC, AML/KYC, ABC/G&E, ESG/CSRD, Sanctions/STC, Insider Trading, Conflicts of Interests etc.) across all group companies, with a major focus on service centers worldwide.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations, industry standards and client contractual obligations, interpret their impact on the company, and develop compliance programs to ensure adherence.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate the organisation's exposure to compliance risks, implement risk management strategies, and conduct internal reviews.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Develop and maintain policies at global and local level through Policy Board.
• Training and Education: Develop and maintain a group-wide compliance training programme and plan. Provide compliance training and education to employees to enhance awareness and understanding of compliance obligations.
• Investigations: Lead and oversee investigations into potential compliance violations, working closely with legal and HR departments to take corrective actions.
• Communication and Stakeholder Relations: Serve as a liaison between the organisation and external auditors, legal counsels, and industry associations.
• Ethics and Culture: Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior within the organisation.
• Compliance Monitoring and Controls: Establish and oversee compliance monitoring and controls processes to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine the compliance program to adapt to changing regulatory landscapes and evolving business practices.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree or higher, preferably in law or business
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role. Experience with data center operations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with different stakeholders groups, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Profound knowledge of compliance obligations, quick grasp of complex issues, including the ability to initiate and implement adequate steps, solutions and actions, along organisation’s strategy.
• Languages: Proficiency in English. Additional language skills are welcome.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and attention to detail.

Additional Information

• The HCO will work closely with various departments, including legal, risk management, human resources, and technology, to ensure alignment on compliance initiatives.
• The role involves advising Senior Management on compliance matters, participation in Board of Directors meetings, internal and external audits and execution of internal and external reporting.

At BDx, we believe that our success lies in the hands of our talented and dedicated employees. Together, we are shaping the future of the data center industry and making a positive impact on the world.