Snr Director, Group Risk and Compliance

Singtel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Director for Group Risk and Compliance. This role requires at least 12 years in compliance, expertise in anti-corruption laws, and strong leadership skills. You will oversee compliance programs, provide advisory on compliance matters, and enhance compliance culture within the organization. The position offers a comprehensive health and wellness package and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of in-depth experience in compliance.
• Good technical knowledge of compliance program frameworks.
• ISO37001 experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement compliance programs across the Group.
• Act as a subject matter expert on compliance issues.
• Provide Group oversight on compliance-related risks.

Skills

Experience in compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Legal Studies

Job description

Snr Director, Group Risk and Compliance

Date: 6 Oct 2025

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Company: Singtel Group

At Singtel, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative.

Join us and experience what it’s like to be with an Employer of Choice*. Together, let’s create a brighter digital future for all. *Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.

Make an Impact by:

• ABC and Trade Compliance programmes

  • Establish these compliance programmes working with relevant functions; develop and drive implementation of said plus associated policies and standards across the Group.
  • Establish and roll out communications, tone from the top messaging and supporting the business units and the Group.
  • Act as the subject matter expert advisor to the business units and functions, and promote compliance awareness and accountability to all levels of staff and management
  • Active engagement across the Group to improve awareness of the programmes and compliance-related risks, and inculcate and embed compliance culture within the business.
  • Promote awareness culture through workshops and training programmes (communication, workshops, dialogues)
  • Support Management by providing advisory on compliance requirements to line managers for business-as-usual matters, and general compliance matters to all businesses.
  • Involvement in new initiatives and projects to assess compliance issues and advise accordingly.
  • Responsible for development and delivery of compliance related training and communication.
  • Keeping abreast of market trends and applicable compliance regulations and matters, including developments which may have an impact on the Group.
  • Provide Group oversight on the business units and OpCos and ensure adequate measures are adopted to manage/mitigate compliance risks. Lead and support the risk review exercises pertaining to compliance-related risks.
  • Review ABC-related policies and guidelines, and associated sections of the code of conduct. Make recommendations to management to enhance these to best practice.
  • Collaborate and work with the Risk team and the business units to implement the compliance programme effectively.
  • Assist in and be a subject matter expert for compliance-related investigations as needed.

  Controls Assurance

  • Owner of the Controls Assurance Framework. Help establish such assurance controls over key risk areas of the Group eg cybersecurity, data governance, procurement, insider threat.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in the design of assurance controls to ensure their timeliness and effectiveness.
  • High level of collaboration expected with the business as well as Group corporate functions
  • Establish and continually update a group-level assurance map which captures information on all key assurance controls.
  • Collaborate with GIA and contribute to their annual audit planning exercise
  • Support management by providing advisory on design and performance of controls.

Skills for Success:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Legal Studies.
• At least 12 years of in depth experience in compliance.
• Experience in consulting or auditing work would also be acceptable.
• Good technical know-how of compliance programme frameworks, anti corruption laws (in particular FCPA and UKBA), regulations and risk management principles.
• Added advantage if the candidate had ISO37001 experience.
• Good communication (oral, written) and presentation skills and proven track record in interacting with all levels of management.
• Strong leadership and engagement skills with ability to manage across functions, levels, cultures and geographies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - independent and objective.
• A self-motivated team player with positive attitude. Highly driven, autonomous and resilient. Enjoys working in a dynamic and multi-cultural team and business environment
• Able to also lead a small team on specific projects or tasks.

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

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