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Job Description

Compliance – Governance and Oversight is responsible for the design and maintenance of the compliance function governance and oversight frameworks. The team assists in developing compliance strategy and performs a control tower governance and oversight role on the Bank's compliance program. The team also maintains compliance policies, procedures and guidelines at the function-wide level.

Role & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the Group Compliance – Compliance Strategy and Governance Division, Business Risk & Control Management (BRCM) and Projects team. The role supports the governance and strategic enablement agenda of Group Compliance by partnering stakeholders to strengthen the compliance operating model, maintain effective risk and control practices, and deliver division-wide programmes and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining and updating Compliance policies and procedures, including periodic reviews, version control and stakeholder consultations

  • Supporting BRCM activities for Group Compliance, such as control documentation, issue/action tracking, operational risk event reporting and preparation of management information

  • Supporting the annual review and execution of the Group Compliance Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Plan, including stakeholder coordination, documentation and reporting

  • Supporting the planning and delivery of the Compliance Training & Development programme, including needs analysis, training vendor management, scheduling and tracking of completion metrics

  • Managing compliance events (e.g., townhalls), including end‑to‑end logistics, communications, attendee management and post‑event feedback

  • Supporting Compliance projects and strategic initiatives that may be assigned from time to time, including project planning, stakeholder management, meeting materials and progress reporting

  • Promoting employee engagement across Group Compliance through communication and engagement initiatives, partnering stakeholders to drive participation and continuous improvement

  • Assisting with periodic reporting, including consolidation of updates from stakeholders, status reporting for programmes/projects, and escalation of key risks and issues where required

Requirements

  • A recognised degree with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in compliance, risk management, governance, audit, project management within a financial institution.

  • Good understanding of compliance risk & control concepts, with the ability to translate requirements into practical processes and controls.

  • Experience in business continuity planning, training/communications, policy/procedure management, or programme/project delivery is an advantage; strong interest in building capability in these areas is expected.

  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to analyse issues objectively, apply sound judgement and manage sensitive information appropriately.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to draft clear documentation (e.g., procedures, governance papers) and prepare presentation materials.

  • Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills; able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment and deliver to deadlines.

Additional Requirements

University-Bachelor

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 07 May, 2026
  • Category: Legal / Compliance
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
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  • Location: On site
  • Job Nature: Full Time

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