Senior Manager (Compliance Risk Management)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Compliance professional to lead compliance risk management initiatives. This role involves ensuring adherence to both Singaporean and global regulations while developing and implementing robust compliance programs. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in compliance management, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to risk assessment and advisory. Join a dynamic team that promotes a culture of compliance and ethics across the university, making a meaningful impact on the organizational integrity and governance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a prestigious institution while advancing your career in compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compliance management is required.
• Relevant compliance certifications or training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance risk management initiatives and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Develop and implement compliance programs and policies.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Data Privacy Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Compliance Certifications

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job description:

About ORMC

The Compliance, Data & Technology Risk unit of NUS Office of Risk Management and Compliance ("ORMC") is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Compliance professional to oversee compliance risk management initiatives. The role is responsible for ensuring that the university is aware of and adheres to all applicable Singapore and global regulations, as well as internal policies and ethical standards. This role involves developing and implementing compliance programs, working with partners to identify and mitigate gaps and ensuring management of compliance risks.

COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

• Policy & Oversight:

  • Develop, update, and implement compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure oversight of compliance to applicable Singapore and global regulations, including:

    1. Laws/regulations applicable when operating outside of Singapore
    2. Cross Border laws/regulations
    3. Privacy regulations/laws
    4. AML/CFT regulations, and practices
    5. Export control requirements

• Regulatory Change Management:

  1. Stay updated on changes in laws, regulations, and standards.
  2. Identify regulatory obligations, assess impact and advise on compliance.
  3. Maintain an inventory of regulatory obligations and compliance with the same.

• Risk Assessment:

  1. Conduct regular risk assessments and reviews.
  2. Support the cloud assessment and provide guidance to the Data Protection queries.
  3. Review and advise on Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) and monitor performance of mitigations, where necessary.

• Risk Advisory:

  1. Provide timely and appropriate advice to partners.
  2. Review and advise on the standard contractual clauses to ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations.

TRAINING & AWARENESS

• Design and deliver compliance training programs for staff and students.

• Promote a culture of compliance & ethics across the university.

• Support in drafting communications for the NUS community on Compliance matters and updates.

OTHERS

• Support the Head of Compliance in managing incidents.

• Provide support to the Head of Compliance on University/ORMC projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• Relevant compliance certifications or training.

• 5+ years' work experience in compliance management.

• Candidates with working familiarity in whistleblowing / ethics would be preferred.

• Good interpersonal skills in understanding and managing challenging business requirements.

• Self-motivated and driven with good accountability on achieving objectives.

• Good team player with demonstrated ability to work with various project groups and inter-disciplinary teams.

• Experience and knowledge in Personal Data Protection and Data Governance would be an advantage.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Risk Management and Compliance

Department: Compliance, Data & Technology Risk

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID: 27596