About the role
Based in Singapore. As the South East Asia Compliance Director, you will be a senior regional leader responsible for defining the strategic direction, providing oversight, and ensuring the effective execution of CBRE's Ethics & Compliance program across South East Asia. This role, based in Singapore, covers a critical region including Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Pakistan, with occasional travel required to support country and regional initiatives.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop a diverse, multi-country team of Field Compliance Officers and regional compliance resources, fostering a strong and ethical compliance culture.
- Define, implement, and oversee a risk-based regional compliance strategy, translating global priorities into effective regional execution plans and anticipating emerging risks.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and country leadership, leading compliance discussions in senior forums and influencing outcomes through executive-level communication.
- Manage governance and risk oversight, including chairing regional Compliance Review Meetings and providing quality compliance risk inputs into the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
- Provide regional oversight and ensure consistent local implementation of global programs such as Anti-Corruption, AML & Sanctions, Insider Risk, Privacy, and Conflicts of Interest.
- Champion a speak-up culture, oversee mandatory essential learning completion, and deliver targeted risk-based training as a visible compliance leader across the region.
- Act as the primary point of contact between regional business leaders and the Global Risk, Ethics & Compliance Team, proactively addressing current and emerging compliance issues.
- Lead and oversee Ethics & Compliance due diligence and integration activities for new ventures, business expansion, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
What you'll need
- ACAMS qualification.
- Proven people leadership experience, specifically leading diverse, multi-country teams.
- Strong executive presence and demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Extensive experience in ethics and compliance within complex, regulated environments.
- Profound understanding of risk management, governance frameworks, and second-line accountability models.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, navigate ambiguity, and balance risk mitigation with commercial pragmatism.
- A proactive work ethic and the ability to operate independently.
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
