Risk & Compliance Manager, Mandai Nature

Mandai Wildlife Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandai Wildlife Group is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager for Mandai Nature, a non-profit conservation organization. The ideal candidate will implement risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with various regulations while fostering relationships among key stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a deep commitment to conservation and biodiversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in risk management and compliance.
• Proven track record in compliance frameworks.
• Experience in internal audit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of the Risk Management Framework.
• Support compliance obligations mapping for various regulations.
• Document key compliance policies and processes.

Skills

Attention to details

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Law, or Risk Management

Job description

Risk & Compliance Manager, Mandai Nature

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Mandai Nature is a successful Singapore-based non-profit conservation organisation jointly set up by Temasek and Mandai Wildlife Group (which manages zoological parks including Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Rainforest Wild and Bird Paradise). Mandai Nature is the conservation arm of Mandai Wildlife Group and was established with the aim of advancing efforts on biodiversity protection in Singapore and Asia. Through impactful programmes and innovative partnerships Mandai Nature strives to protect nature and inspire action.

Role Overview

The Risk & Compliance Manager will actively drive the implementation of the company's Risk Management Framework to support business and strategic goals, including adherence to essential legislative and regulatory standards. The job holder should be an experienced risk and compliance professional who is able to strike a good balance between ensuring risks are duly managed and the practical limitations in the areas or countries that Mandai Nature operates in. This position requires a passionate, adaptable and experienced professional who can work in a small and dynamic team structure. He / She must have strong stakeholder management skills when safeguarding compliance while maintaining good working relationships with team members.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Identification, Assessment and Management

• Support the Deputy Vice President, Finance & Governance to continuously develop, improve and maintain a robust risk management framework and establish a controlled environment to reduce risk. His/ her key focus will be on Enterprise Risk Management, Grant Risk Management, Donor Risk Management and Health and Safety risk management for programme teams.
• Be familiar with key business processes and track identified risks and issues related to these processes.
• Work closely with other team members to devise risk mitigation measures for identified risks.
• Ensure accurate monitoring and reporting of identified risks and relevant mitigation measures.
• Perform grant and donor due diligence assessments and assist in second line control activities such as performing risk reviews on assessments performed by other team members.
• Provide input and guidance to internal stakeholders with the aim of managing the organisation’s risk exposure in its day-to-day operations
• Document key risk policies and processes
• Spport the planning and execution of risk management training and workshops
• Liaise with internal auditors
  
  

Compliance and Governance

• Support Deputy Vice President, Finance & Governance to ensure the organisation has robust policies and processes in place to fulfil and meet its compliance requirements.
• Perform compliance obligations mapping to ensure Mandai Nature meets its compliance requirements. Such obligations include legal regulations, charity regulations, Anti Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing regulations and contractual obligations.
• Highlight deficiencies in compliance processes and provide recommendations to manage and close these gaps.
• Document key compliance policies and processes
• Maintain the master contract list for the organisation and develop and maintain an efficient and effective process to ensure all legal contracts are organised centrally, with key contractual obligations identified and tracked.
  
  

Other ad hoc task

• Lead or support business process and system improvements from time to time.
• Other special projects or ad hoc tasks that may arise
  
  

Education

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or a related field in a recognised university or other relevant discipline.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in risk management and compliance
• Proven track record of formulating and implementing risk and compliance management and operating practices.
• Proficient in risk management, regulatory requirements. ideally also compliance frameworks and third-party risk management Knowledge of charity regulations is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in undertaking internal audit is preferred
• Has experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Experience with non-profit organisations will be an advantage, but not mandatory
  
  

Skills

• Attention to details.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in teams.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and possess a strong sense of accountability.
• A strong team player who is willing to roll his / her sleeves up to help other team members.
• Possess a “can do” and proactive learning attitude.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about conservation and biodiversity, with a commitment to making a measurable impact

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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