Senior Executive (Risk & Compliance)

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

Job summary

A charitable organization in Singapore is looking for a Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Officer to support their operations. The role involves identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with Singapore's regulatory framework for charities, and fostering a culture of integrity. Essential qualifications include a degree in relevant fields and 3-5 years of experience in compliance or risk management within the non-profit sector. The position offers the chance to shape governance practices effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in compliance, governance, or risk management.
• Familiarity with regulatory landscape for charities in Singapore.
• Professional certifications like CRMP or CCEP are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the organisation’s risk register.
• Conduct regular risk assessments in partnership with teams.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements under the Charities Act.
• Develop and implement internal policies for regulatory compliance.
• 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.
• Oversee 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