Manager, Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance

Manager, Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance

Work Location: Central,Singapore

Job Type: 3 years Contract,subject to renewal

About the Role:

The role will provide secretariat support to the Board and Board Committees, while supporting the organisation's compliance and enterprise risk management functions. The position will work closely with the Board, CEO and senior leadership to ensure effective corporate governance, fulfilment of fiduciary and regulatory responsibilities, and compliance with applicable Singapore charity governance requirements, including relevant regulations, codes and reporting obligations. The role will also lead the Programme Management Office (PMO), overseeing the tracking and monitoring of company-wide initiatives to ensure effective coordination, governance and progress reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lead the Board and Board Committee secretariat functions, including annual agenda planning, preparation and circulation of Board papers, recording of minutes, documentation of resolutions and tracking of key governance decisions to support effective deliberation and decision making.
2. Support the development and implementation of annual Board and Board Committee workplans, and coordinate the onboarding and offboarding of Board and subcommittee members to ensure effective governance arrangements and continuity.
3. Develop, maintain and review the organisation’s governance frameworks and documentation, including governance policies, Board charters, committee terms of reference and delegation of authority frameworks. Drive the adoption of effective and best practice governance standards.
4. Lead the Programme Management Office (PMO) in supporting the CEO Office to track and monitor company-wide projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring effective coordination, progress tracking, governance and reporting to senior management.
5. Lead the organisation’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and processes, overseeing risk identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation, and tracking the implementation and closure of risk mitigation actions.
6. Oversee organisational compliance programmes, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, governance codes and internal policies. Coordinate regulatory submissions, disclosures and other compliance reporting obligations.
7. Coordinate internal and external audits, working with relevant departments, auditors and other stakeholders to facilitate audit activities, address findings and monitor the implementation and closure of audit recommendations.
8. Prepare and present governance, risk management and compliance reports to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee and senior management, providing visibility of key risks, compliance matters, audit findings and governance issues.
9. Act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, legal counsel and external governance advisers on matters relating to corporate governance, risk management and compliance. Promote good governance practices and adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements across all departments, staff and relevant non staff stakeholders.
10. Oversee and coordinate collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and other external organisations. Promote the adoption of best practice Programme Management Office (PMO) and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) practices, and contribute to sharing GRC knowledge and good practices within the sector.
11. Perform other related tasks as when required.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law, Accountancy, Finance, Public Administration or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 3 to 4 years of leadership experience, with good knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, audit and enterprise risk management. Knowledge of company laws will be an advantage.
3. Experience providing secretariat support to Boards and Board Committees, including agenda planning, preparation of Board papers, minute taking and documentation of resolutions.
4. Good understanding of governance frameworks and practices, including the development and maintenance of governance policies, Board charters, committee terms of reference and delegation of authority frameworks.
5. Knowledge and practical experience in enterprise risk management, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation and reporting.
6. Experience overseeing compliance programmes and coordinating regulatory submissions, disclosures and audit activities. Familiarity with Singapore charity governance requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks will be an advantage.
7. Experience coordinating internal and external audits, engaging with auditors and relevant stakeholders, and monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations.
8. Experience in programme or project management, including tracking organisation wide initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring progress and preparing management reports.
9. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the Board, senior management, staff, regulators, policy makers, auditors and external advisers.
10. Good knowledge of the charity landscape in Singapore, including key stakeholders, charity leaders, technology and cybersecurity risk trends, charity customer segments and ecosystem dynamics. Familiarity with emerging AI and relevant technologies, including their potential opportunities and risks, will be an advantage.
11. Foundational understanding of the digitalisation needs and challenges of the charity sector, with the ability to communicate and promote DCC’s mission and value proposition to prospective partners and other enquirers.