Assistant Manager, Risk and Compliance

**(A) JOB SUMMARY**

This role will collaborate with various departments to develop and implement risk management, compliance and ESG strategies, policies and initiatives, helping the company to remain resilient and build a sustainable business.

**(B) PRIMARY DUTIES & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Risk Management**:

- Assist with the implementation and enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework and risk management processes to strengthen risk management capabilities and culture across business units.
- Provide support in reporting to risk management committees, senior management, the Board and/Board Risk Committees on risk related matters, including secretariat responsibilities for risk management committees
- Conduct periodic risk assessment and update the risk register to ensure that inherent and residual risks are identified, tracked, monitored and addressed in an effective and coherent manner.
- Collect, analyse, and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), working closely with relevant departments to ensure accurate records.
- Coordinate and conduct risk management related training programs to create risk awareness and enhance proficiency and knowledge in these areas including conducting risk and compliance assessment training workshops
- Assist with the development and implementation new risk management tools and system to improve effectiveness and efficiency of risk management processes

**Compliance**:

- Provide advisory and support to management and business units to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Keep abreast of market trends and applicable regulatory compliance matters including global developments which may have an impact on business activities
- Assist in the oversight of the Group's Personal Data Protection function, including updates to policies and procedures, staff training on personal data protection, oversee data protection impact assessments, work with Digital Technology department on the adequacy of system and data security controls to ensure data confidentiality is protected
- Maintain and update policies and procedures relating to compliance and governance matters such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy etc.
- Perform period compliance checks and assist in the investigation and follow up on compliance issues, breaches of laws & regulations, policies and code of conduct, contract management etc.
- Coordinate and conduct governance and compliance related training programs

**Sustainability / ESG**:

- Assist in the development, implementation and and continuous improvement of sustainability policies and procedures and conduct materiality assessments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement ESG initiatives that support our sustainability journey and improve resource efficiency
- Provide support in reporting to risk management committees, senior management, the Board and/Board Risk Committees on sustainability/ESG related matters, including secretariat responsibilities for sustainability steering committee and sustainability taskforce
- Coordinate the production of sustainability reports, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with reporting frameworks such as the Taskforce on Climated-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) etc, including coordinating the external assurance process for sustainability reports, ensuring alignment with auditing standards and industry best practices.
- Identify and assess potential ESG risks and opportunities, providing recommendations for mitigation and enhancement
- Monitor, assess and report the organisation’s ESG performance, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, including collect, analyse, and report on ESG-related data, working closely with relevant departments to maintain accurate records
- Develop and deliver ESG training programs and sustainability communication efforts to enhance employees’ understanding and engagement in ESG initiatives

**SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Manage and support implementation of company-wide new initiatives and projects
- Act as liaison with internal auditors on risk management, compliance and ESG related matters
- Undertake any other tasks which may be assigned on an ad-hoc basis

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (eg. accountancy, business, sustainability, etc)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, finance, risk management, compliance, ESG or sustainability reporting, etc
- High level of proficiency in data analysis and reporting and project management
- Self-motivated team player who is meticulous, organized and has strong analytical skills
- Strong collaboration skills and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong stakeholder manag