Risk & Compliance Executive

Risk & Compliance Executive

In this dynamic hands-on role, you will report to Senior Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams on ERM and compliance related activities ensuring sound risk and governance across the group. Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for the Senior Executive position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and enhancement of enterprise risk management framework, risk and compliance policies and procedures

• Assist in the development and periodic review of risk appetite statements, risk thresholds, Key Risk Indicators and emerging risks

• Collaborate with risk owners to conduct regular risk assessments; facilitate risk analysis and assessments and propose suitable mitigations when required

• Maintain active oversight of the company's compliance program & calendar and coordinate with internal stakeholders on timely regulatory submissions and reporting

• Carry out regular group compliance reviews through audits, assessment and control testing

• Monitor, evaluate, assess the impact of new or updated statutory and regulatory developments

• Investigate, manage and follow up on matters related to non-compliance incidents/breaches and ensure appropriate mitigations are in place

• Work with the relevant internal stakeholders on the improvement to processes and systems when required

• Collaborate with risk & compliance owners/representatives in preparation of various risk and compliance reports to senior management, the Risk Management Steering Committee (RMSC), ARC/Board and regulators (if applicable), highlighting key risk exposures, potential issues, and mitigation strategies

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of risk and compliance management programs and initiatives across the group

• Act as a liaison between various departments and business units to provide guidance & support and ensure alignment of risk management and compliance efforts across the group

• Design suitable risk communications and awareness programs; prepare materials and conduct regular orientation, training/workshops to employees

• Take charge and manage incident reporting channel; maintain active oversight on the reported incidents and oversee the effective closure of actions; escalate to senior management and key stakeholders when required

• Organize Risk Management Steering Committee (RMSC) meetings and perform secretariat duties as well as administrative duties for the department

• Support any ad-hoc tasks or projects as required by reporting supervisor

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Minimum Diploma Holder

• Minimum 3 years of hands on relevant working experience in a compliance and/or risk management role

• Preferably hold data protection certifications and/or has strong knowledge of PDPA obligations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to provide sound advice to stakeholders

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & data analytics and AI tools to support work

• Experience with data analysis tools is a plus

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and critical thinking to pinpoint issues and ability to deep dive to find the ultimate root cause(s) and measures

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels across multiple business verticals

• Strong interpersonal, organisational and project management skills

• Attention to detail, proactive learning attitude, ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work under deadlines in a fast-paced work environment