Manager, Risk & Compliance

Keppel Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keppel Infrastructure in Singapore seeks a Governance & Compliance Manager to provide para-legal and governance support for reviewing commercial contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and other agreements. You will identify risks, escalate material issues to Legal, and assist in implementing governance policies and internal controls across the organization.

You will collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations and IT, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective control environments while guiding

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Law, Legal Studies, Business, Corporate Governance, Compliance or related discipline.
• Approximately 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in governance, compliance, contract management, para-legal or corporate legal support.
• Practical experience reviewing commercial contracts and NDAs is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of contractual principles and ability to identify commercial and legal risks.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance, internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain contractual and compliance matters in practical business terms.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and escalate to Legal or senior management.
• Experience within a technology, ICT, systems integration, engineering or regional business environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide comments on commercial contracts, NDAs, confidentiality agreements, vendor/customer agreements and other business documents based on company policies and risk parameters.
• Identify key contractual risks including liability, indemnity, termination, confidentiality, data protection, IP, warranties and compliance obligations.
• Support contract negotiations and coordinate proposed amendments with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide practical guidance on contractual requirements and obligations.
• Maintain contract review records and supporting documentation.
• Escalate complex, high-risk or material legal issues for formal legal advice.
• Develop and monitor governance and compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Advise business teams on governance requirements and approval processes.
• Support compliance reviews, internal assessments and remediation of identified gaps.
• Monitor anti-bribery, conflicts of interest, data protection, sanctions and trade compliance.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Para-legal

Contract review

NDAs

MOUs

Risk management

Internal controls

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Education

Law / Legal studies / Compliance

Job description

## Manager, Risk & ComplianceApply: Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): 10016547## **JOB DESCRIPTION**To provide governance, compliance and para-legal support to the business, including the review of commercial contracts and NDAs, identification and management of contractual and compliance risks, and implementation of effective governance policies and controls, with appropriate escalation of material legal matters to Legal.**Role Purpose**The Governance & Compliance Manager supports the organisation in strengthening its governance, compliance and contractual risk management framework. The role provides **para-legal and governance support for the review and administration of commercial contracts, NDAs, MOUs and other business agreements**, works closely with business stakeholders to identify and address contractual and compliance risks, and escalates material or complex legal matters to Legal where appropriate.The role also supports the implementation and monitoring of corporate governance policies, regulatory and compliance requirements, internal controls, and related governance initiatives across the organisation.**Key Responsibilities****1. Contract & Para-Legal Support*** Review and provide comments on commercial contracts, NDAs, confidentiality agreements, vendor/customer agreements and other business documents based on established company policies, templates and risk parameters.* Identify key contractual risks, including liability, indemnity, termination, confidentiality, data protection, intellectual property, warranties and compliance obligations.* Support contract negotiations and coordinate proposed amendments with relevant business stakeholders.* Provide practical guidance to business teams on contractual requirements and obligations.* Maintain appropriate contract review records, approvals and supporting documentation.* Work closely with Legal and **escalate complex, high-risk or material legal issues for formal legal advice**.**2. Governance & Compliance*** Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of governance and compliance policies, procedures and controls.* Monitor adherence to internal policies, delegated authorities and corporate governance requirements.* Advise business teams on governance requirements and appropriate approval processes.* Support compliance reviews, internal assessments and remediation of identified gaps.* Monitor and support compliance with applicable requirements relating to areas such as anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, data protection, sanctions and trade compliance.**3. Risk & Internal Controls*** Assist in identifying governance, contractual and compliance risks arising from business activities and transactions.* Work with business and functional teams to establish appropriate mitigating controls.* Track material compliance issues, exceptions and corrective actions through to closure.* Support internal and external audits and respond to governance and compliance-related information requests.**4. Business Advisory & Stakeholder Management*** Act as a governance and compliance point of contact for business teams.* Provide practical and commercially balanced guidance while ensuring appropriate governance and risk management.* Work closely with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations, HR, Information Security and other functions on contractual and compliance matters.* Conduct briefings and awareness sessions on governance, compliance and contracting requirements.**Requirements*** Degree or diploma in **Law, Legal Studies, Business, Corporate Governance, Compliance** or a related discipline.* Approximately **3 to 6 years of relevant experience** in governance, compliance, contract management, para-legal or corporate legal support.* Practical experience reviewing **commercial contracts and NDAs** is strongly preferred.* Good understanding of contractual principles and the ability to identify commercial and legal risks.* Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance, internal controls and risk management frameworks.* Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain contractual and compliance matters in practical business terms.* Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and recognise matters requiring escalation to Legal or senior management.* Experience within a technology, ICT, systems integration, engineering or regional business environment would be advantageous.**Key Competencies*** Contract review and risk identification* Governance and compliance* Para-legal support* Commercial awareness* Risk and control mindset* Strong judgement and attention to detail* Stakeholder management* Clear and concise drafting* High level of integrity and confidentiality