Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for reviewing and understanding the applicable laws and regulations relating to
compliance that the Sembcorp group of companies globally are subject to, including but not limited
to anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, data privacy, sanctions and antitrust laws.
• Establishing policies and thereafter implementing procedures and training to ensure that a robust
compliance program throughout the Sembcorp Group continues to be up to date. This includes
identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting non-compliance with applicable laws and
regulations.
• Deeping a culture of compliance globally across the Sembcorp Group through structural training
programs and education for employees and effective governance systems to monitor areas of higher
risk to control any potential exposures proactively.
• Defining the necessary level of knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance
requirements across the organization.
• Periodically revising the compliance plan to ensure that the program is up to date with
developments in laws and regulations and fit for purpose for the needs of the Sembcorp Group.
• Evaluating business activities such as investments, joint ventures and entries into emerging markets,
to evaluate or assess compliance risk
• Providing strategic direction to the management team on compliance.
• Preparing and presenting clear and concise compliance reports to the Board.
• Interacting with regulators on compliance issues.
• Developing policies and programs that encourage managers and employees to report suspected
fraud and other improprieties, without fear of retaliation.
• Coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of
departments.
• Coming up with effective plans to proactively manage any compliance violations.
• Independently investigating and acting on matters related to compliance.
Job Requirements
• Possess a Law degree from a reputable university with at least 12 years’ post qualification legal
experience.
• Admission to the bar.
• Mastery of compliance related laws and regulations and applicability to the energy sector.
• Proven experience in establishing and running compliance programs in an inhouse setting.
• Knowledge of SGX listing manual issues would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Practical experience in dealing with issues relating to compliance matters such as alleged bribery
and corruption or money laundering investigations, data privacy breaches, merger control and other
antitrust law requirements, trade sanctions and trade control laws as well as data export regulations.
• High degree of independence, initiative, and decisiveness
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to provide practical compliance solutions which balance legal risks
and exposure within the Group while enabling sustained growth of the Group in multiple
jurisdictions.
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to demonstrate sound legal and business judgment, even in
ambiguous situations
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams effectively and coaching and mentoring team
members for peak performance.
• Strong management and stakeholders’ management capabilities
