Associate Director, Group Risk and Compliance

Associate Director, Group Risk and Compliance Join to apply for the Associate Director, Group Risk and Compliance role at Singtel Overview This is a hands‑on leadership role within Group Risk and Compliance (GRC), accountable for the design, execution and continual uplift of the Group’s Business Continuity & Resilience (BCM) programme across Singtel Group and its OpCos. Operating as the Group’s centre of excellence for resilience, the role owns the full BCM lifecycle – from strategy development, implementation, training, testing, exercising, and assurance to continuous improvement – spanning business operations, technology and network environments. The incumbent drives the implementation of a Group‑wide resilience framework, ensuring critical business and technology functions have robust continuity and recovery plans, validated through regular exercises and real‑world incident learnings. This includes leading the BCM network across OpCos, uplifting capability maturity and providing on‑the‑ground coordination and leadership during major incidents or crises to ensure operational continuity and timely recovery. In addition to BCM responsibilities, the role contributes to Group Risk Governance (~30%), supporting the development and oversight of the Group’s enterprise risk management processes. The role helps ensure these areas are governed within the Group’s risk appetite and integrated into decision‑making processes. The incumbent also supports Group‑level governance reporting, including preparation of sections on Risk Management and Resilience for the Annual Report and inputs for EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) investor reporting. This role works closely with stakeholders across Group Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Governance and OpCo Risk teams to provide an independent view, strengthen governance structures and maintain transparent risk reporting to the Risk Management Committee (RMC) and, through it, the Board. Time allocation: ~70% BCM & Resilience / ~30% Risk Governance. Responsibilities Business Continuity Management (70%) Develop and implement BCM strategy across the Group. Govern BCM policies, standards and procedures to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance. Support business units in conducting Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and developing up‑to‑date Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans (BC&DRPs). Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team, leading post‑incident reviews and driving continuous improvement. Develop and deliver Group‑wide training, awareness campaigns and crisis simulation exercises. Regularly report BCM program status, test results and incident outcomes to the RMC and RSTC. Identify and drive initiatives to enhance organisational resilience. Risk Governance (30%) Support the Group’s Risk Governance framework in managing IT, Network, Data and AI‑related risks. Contribute to periodic Group risk assessments and risk dashboards covering technology and operational domains. Support preparation of Risk Management sections of the Annual Report, EMTN disclosures and other Board/Committee submissions. Partner with Corporate Centers to identify, assess and mitigate key enterprise and operational risks. Act as backup for Secretariat duties to Jason, including coordination of Risk Committee meetings, preparation of minutes and tracking of follow‑up actions. Support implementation of strategic risk initiatives and emerging risk reviews – particularly in areas of AI ethics, data governance, cyber resilience and technology innovation risk. Skills for Success A good degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering or IT. At least 10‑12 years of risk management, consulting or auditing experience. Experience working in challenging business environments with strong governance and stakeholder skills. Advanced knowledge of risk management and control concepts, leading risk management practices and standards (e.g. ISO 22301, ISO 31000, COSO). Deep understanding of telco/network architectures, IT infrastructure & applications and recovery patterns. Track record running crisis events and large‑scale failover/exercise programmes. Strong governance, reporting and stakeholder skills with Board/Committee exposure. Certifications desired: MBCI/CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Auditor/Implementer; ITIL, CISM/CISSP or equivalent. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills – independent and objective. Strong leadership and engagement skills with ability to manage across functions, levels, cultures and geographies. Good communication (oral, written) and presentation skills. A strong team player with positive attitude, highly driven, autonomous and resilient. Rewards that Go Beyond Flexible work arrangements. Full suite of health and wellness benefits. Ongoing training and development programmes. Internal mobility opportunities. Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities? Take the leap with Singtel to unlock new opportunities and accelerate your growth. Apply now and start your empowering career We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for our employees & customers and will require all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated. #J-18808-Ljbffr