Senior Executive (Risk & Compliance)

TOUCH Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore seeks a governance, risk management, and compliance professional. The role involves maintaining risk registers, ensuring compliance with local charity laws, and facilitating governance processes. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field and have 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the non-profit sector. Familiarity with Singapore’s regulatory framework and professional certifications are advantageous. The position offers the opportunity to foster ethical practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in compliance, governance, or risk management, ideally in social service or non-profit sector.
• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape for charities in Singapore.
• Professional certifications such as CRMP or CCEP are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the organisation’s risk register.
• Conduct regular risk assessments with programme and corporate teams.
• Develop risk mitigation plans for service delivery and fundraising.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements under the Charities Act.
• Conduct compliance training for staff.
• Support internal audits and prepare compliance reports.

Skills

Governance Expertise

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Engaging diverse stakeholders

Audit Processes

Policy Implementation

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Law, Risk Management, or related fields

Job description

Job Summary

This role will be critical in supporting TOUCH Community Services’ commitment to governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. It involves identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with Singapore’s regulatory framework for charities, and fostering a culture of compliance and ethical integrity within the organisation through collaboration across teams.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

Risk Management

• Maintain and update the organisation’s risk register, including operational, financial, and reputational risk management.
• Conduct regular risk assessments in partnership with programme and corporate teams.
• Support the development of risk mitigation plans for service delivery, fundraising, and partnerships.
• Coordinate crisis management planning and support incident investigations.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements under the Charities Act, Code of Governance for Charities, and other applicable laws.
• Develop, review, and implement internal policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage filings and submissions to regulatory bodies such as the Commissioner of Charities, MSF, etc.
• Conduct compliance training for staff, including fundraising ethics.
• Oversees insurance submissions and progress.

Governance Support

• Assist in the preparation of governance reports.
• Ensure timely conflict-of-interest declarations and governance disclosures.
• Support internal reviews of organisational processes to identify gaps and areas for improvement.

Audit and Monitoring

• Support internal audits, coordinating with external auditors where necessary.
• Prepare reports on compliance and risk monitoring for senior leadership.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration, Law, Risk Management, or related fields.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in compliance, governance, or risk management, ideally within the social service or non-profit sector.
• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape for charities in Singapore.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) are an advantage.

Core Competencies and Attributes

• Governance Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Engaging diverse stakeholders
• Audit Processes
• Policy Implementation