About Sembcorp
Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.
Purpose & Scope
SCI is listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Singapore and operates the Group functions globally across Singapore, India, China, UK, Oman, UAE, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Indonesia as a leading provider of renewable energy and urban solutions.
The Ethics and Compliance function in Sembcorp is responsible to drive the ethics and compliance program across SCI and the Sembcorp Group to ensure that applicable laws, regulations are complied with and that applicable internal policies and systems are put in place and implemented to enable such compliance. The Head of Ethics & Compliance will lead the design and execution of the companys enterprise-wide compliance strategy. This role ensures that compliance programs are not only effective but also strategically aligned with the organizations business model, risk appetite, and evolving external regulatory environment. The role will lead and manage a team of compliance professionals (including lawyers) in Singapore and work closely with teams globally where Sembcorp operates in. The role reports into the Chief Legal Officer and is based in Singapore.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and drive a comprehensive, forward-looking compliance strategy that supports the companys business objectives while mitigating regulatory and reputational risks.
- Integrate compliance risk management into business planning and decision-making processes, ensuring compliance initiatives are aligned with corporate strategy and risk tolerance.
- 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.
- Deepening 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.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing compliance team equipped to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Possess a Law degree with at least 20 years post qualification legal experience.
- Admission to the bar.
- Proven track record in developing and executing compliance strategies that balance risk management with business growth.
- Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks, enforcement trends, and industry-specific compliance challenges.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience interacting with Boards and executive leadership on risk and compliance matters.
- Proven experience in establishing and running compliance programs in an inhouse setting.
- Knowledge of SGX listing manual issues would be a bonus
- 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 capability
Our Culture at Sembcorp
At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.
We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.
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