Risk and Compliance Executive: APAC & EMEA

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Risk and Compliance Executive to join our organization. This role will be responsible for vendor management, risk mitigation, business continuity planning, and client-related compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, compliance, and contract administration within a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audits and Risk Management:

• Plan and execute internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies
• Manage and maintain comprehensive risk registers
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

2. Business Continuity Planning:

• Assist in maintaining and testing of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) documentation
• Ensure BCP aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements

3. Client Escalation Management:

• Assist for managing client escalations
• Assist in providing closure by means of data/trend analysis for client compliance concerns
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of escalated issues

4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain and update the legal register, ensuring all relevant laws and regulations are tracked
• Monitor changes in legal and regulatory landscapes that may impact the business

5. Third-Party Assessment (TPA):

• Manage the completion of client-initiated Third-Party Assessment processes
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather required information and documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of TPA responses

6. Contract Adherence:

• Collaborate with legal and business units to address any contract-related issues

7. Risk Register:

• Maintain a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk register, including regular risk identification, assessment, and prioritization across all departments.
• Coordinate with risk owners to ensure timely updates, monitor mitigation strategies, and track changes in risk profiles and control effectiveness.
• Generate risk reports for senior management, analyze data for trends and emerging risks, and utilize risk register insights to support strategic decision-making and compliance efforts.

8. Vendor Management:

• Monitor contract adherence for facility management vendors, ensuring all services are delivered according to agreed terms and specifications.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with legal obligations, including regulatory requirements, health and safety standards, and any specific legal clauses in vendor agreements.
• Conduct regular audits to verify accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contractual terms and service delivery.
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and risk assessments

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in any stream,
• 3 to 4 years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards
• Experience in vendor management and contract administration
• Proven track record in managing complex audits and risk assessment processes
• Experience in developing and implementing business continuity plans
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of APAC/EMEA regulations
• Facility Management experience added advantage
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Change management
• Leadership and team management
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Exposure to facility management business is a plus.