Head, Group Compliance

Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally Friendly working environment across the business About SJ Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, BH, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. A global engineering consulting firm that provides specialist solutions across Buildings Cities, Infrastructure Energy, and Integrated Solutions. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, and renewables. Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, Surbana Jurong, the Chief Compliance Officer will be responsible for designing and managing all compliance-related programs for the SJ Group. Key Responsibilities: Leading a team of 6-9 compliance professionals in the countries the SJ Group operates in; Aligning the compliance strategy with business strategy, legal and regulatory requirements; Deploying resources to discharge Group Compliance’s mandate to protect the assets, brands, and reputation of the SJ Group; Leading the Group Compliance team by setting individual objectives, reviewing performance, and providing ongoing feedback; Maintaining SJ Group Compliance policies relating to reporting of violations and concerns and providing management with relevant metrics; Overseeing the assessment of new laws, regulations, and trends and their applicability and implementation to SJ’s operations to ensure that all relevant risks are fully identified and managed; Ensuring Group Compliance conducts annual and periodic compliance risk assessments to satisfy minimum internal and external regulatory requirements and validate assessment results with the relevant management and governance committees; Ensuring the corporate governance system operates to ensure the businesses are compliant with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements; Reviewing existing compliance programs and ensuring that they are robustly implemented across the SJ Group; Identifying, participating, and leading compliance projects as they arise within defined scope and timeframe and in accordance with agreed cost, quality, and other KPI targets. Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success: Minimum 20 years operational compliance experience in global organizations, with at least the last 5 years at senior management level with experience managing or reporting directly to board and C-suite. Tertiary degree or equivalent in law, finance, business, or commerce. Proven ability to manage and motivate a team. Demonstrated capacity for commercial-oriented problem solving. Process improvement-oriented, and ability to multi-task and prioritize work. A proven track record in implementing and maintaining ISO37001 certification and compliance programs. Ability to draft detailed, logical, well explained and comprehensive decisions and explain complex compliance, regulatory and legal concepts in plain English. As an inclusive and growing organization, SJ is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders. How to apply: All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts. We recognize the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills, and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network. All recruitment activities go through our Talent Acquisition function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork, and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! Current SJ Employees If you are a current SJ employee, please apply for available positions in the Group by using the Internal Career Site. About Us SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, BH, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC, and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers, and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries, and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is 23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, 14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 5/1/2025