Manager (Compliance) (CS)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institute in Singapore is seeking a motivated Compliance Officer to join their Corporate Service team. This role involves handling matters related to research security, risk management, and export compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or over 5 years of relevant experience and possess strong analytical and communication skills. You will be responsible for compiling Key Risk Indicators and conducting staff training to ensure compliance with A*STAR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years' experience in compliance matters.
• Certifications in research administration or export compliance preferred.
• Motivated individual with clear communication skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Handle compliance matters related to research security and risk management.
• Compile and analyze Key Risk Indicators for reporting.
• Maintain high staff awareness through training sessions.

Skills

Research security knowledge

Understanding of export controls

Analytical skills

Clear communication skills

Active listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Job description

As a research institute within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), IME bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our mission is to accelerate innovation in advanced packaging, piezoMEMS, SiC, RF/mmwave GaN, and photonics & sensors, and to develop talent and inspire youth in Singapore.

We are looking for a resourceful and motivated individual to join our dynamic onts? team. As a member of the Corporate Service team, you shall handle matters pertaining to compliance areas like Research Security, Risk Management, Export Compliance and ensuring compliance to A*STAR policies and procedures. This role includes, but is not limited to the following:

Job Description

• Familiar with research security, export controls, regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply these frameworks to IME's research and activities.
• Keen awareness of insider threats, safeguarding classified research, and maintaining research data.
• Ability to compile, review and analyse Key Risk Indicators (KRI), as part of regular reporting to A*STAR ERM Office. Based on the KRI compiled, assist in the preparation of Risk Reports.
• Familiar with Business Continuity Management planning and execution.
• Ability to enforce IME governance on areas but not limited to like confidentiality, export control and risk management.
• Able to maintain a high level of staff awareness via staff training, sharing session and regular eDMs.
• Ad hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline or minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Related certifications or good understanding on research administration, export compliance.
• A resourceful individual with active listening skills to gather information and anticipate next steps.
• A motivated individual with clear communication skills for stakeholder and management reporting.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.