Regional Head, Group Risk & Compliance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Support the Group Head – Group Risk & Compliance in the implementation of risk and compliance policies, frameworks, and guidelines across the Group.

Risk and Compliance Management (Region-Specific)

• Implement and streamline the risk management framework, policies, and guidelines within the assigned regional portfolio.
• Collaborate with business/function heads and divisional risk & compliance personnel to identify, assess, manage, and monitor risks and controls, ensuring the implementation of action plans to address these risks.
• Identify and assess emerging regulatory changes and developments and clarify the implications for compliance obligations.
• Conduct regulatory compliance assessments for major compliance risk areas such as anti-bribery and anti-corruption, and data privacy.
• Address breaches of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in collaboration with business/function heads and divisional risk & compliance personnel.
• Work with strategy, corporate finance, and business teams to assess risks related to major acquisitions, disposals, and Capex projects.
• Lead and coordinate ad-hoc or special risk assessments as necessary.
• Prepare and communicate regular reports on risk and compliance activities for management and stakeholders.

Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption

• Oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Group's anti-bribery management systems (ABMS).
• Lead the deployment of appropriate procedures to support the ABMS, evaluate its effectiveness, and systematically monitor enforcement.
• Promote a bribery and corruption-free culture within the organization.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance requirements and procedures.

Whistleblowing Program

• Manage whistleblowing channels from end to end, working with the investigators to monitor investigation progress.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the Group's whistleblowing channel, ensuring its integrity and maintaining confidentiality.

Data Privacy

• Assist the Group Privacy Council in implementing data privacy policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Group and Divisional / BU / OU privacy officers to establish appropriate controls to strengthen data privacy compliance.

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Degree or Professional Certification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law or relevant
• Relevant certification in risk management – preferable
• Certified Integrity Officer (or equivalent) locally – preferable
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in risk management, business continuity, or other relevant disciplines within the fields of governance, risk or compliance.
• Prior experience in compliance-related roles will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses excellent stakeholder management skills and critical thinking skills in providing solutions and recommendations.
• Process improvements – resolve conflicts of interest, review grey areas of ethics versus business efficacy.