Manager (Compliance), IME

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

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual to join their Corporate Service team. The role involves conducting contract negotiations, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates have a relevant bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience, along with strong communication and active listening skills. The role offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and contribute to important governance areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 5 years of related work experience.
• Related certifications in Policy Compliance or procurement advantageous.
• Strong communication and active listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Formulate strategies and resolve contractual issues.
• Communicate with stakeholders to establish IME's contracts.
• Engage vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure compliance.
• Compile and analyze Key Risk Indicators for reporting.
• Maintain staff awareness through training sessions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Communication skills

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

5 years of related work experience

Job description

As a research institute within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Institute of Microelectronics (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 in Singapore.

We are looking for a resourceful and motivated individual to join our dynamic team. As a member of the Corporate Service team, you shall conduct Contract Negotiation, Risk management and ensuring compliance to A*STAR policies and procedures. This role includes, but is not limited to the following:

Job Description

• Formulate strategies and resolve contractual issues.
• Communicate with various A*STAR stakeholders such as legal, and the procurement team to establish IME's contracts.
• Ability to engage external vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure export control compliance.
• 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 Policy Compliance, procurement, and / or specialization in agreements and contractual matters will be advantageous.
• 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.