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Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
Take on a highly influential leadership mandate to shape the governance, risk and compliance agenda of a fast-growing global technology organisation. The role offers significant exposure to executive leadership and the Board, with the opportunity to build scalable frameworks that support international growth and public-company readiness.
  • Build and lead a global GRC function at a pivotal stage of growth
  • High-impact role with Board exposure and IPO-readiness responsibility

About Our Client

Our client is a global technology business operating at an important stage in its growth journey. As the organisation continues to scale internationally and enhance its readiness for the public markets, it is investing in stronger enterprise governance, controls, risk management and regulatory capabilities.

Job Description

  • Establish and evolve an enterprise-wide risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, remediation and Board-level reporting.
  • Develop a scalable global governance and internal controls environment, strengthening policy ownership, monitoring and organisational accountability.
  • Lead the continued development of compliance and assurance programmes, including major certifications, external reviews and audit activities.
  • Strengthen privacy and regulatory governance in partnership with Legal, Product, Engineering, Security and Operations teams across international markets.
  • Build a structured third-party risk programme spanning supplier assessment, ongoing monitoring and remediation.
  • Play a central role in IPO and public-company readiness, partnering with Finance, Legal, Security and executive stakeholders on governance, controls and compliance.
  • Build GRC capability over time while embedding stronger risk awareness and accountability throughout the organisation.



The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years' experience across governance, enterprise risk, compliance, audit, internal controls, privacy, cybersecurity governance or related disciplines.
  • Proven experience building or leading enterprise GRC programmes within a fast-growing, international organisation.
  • Strong exposure to IPO readiness, public-company compliance and/or SOX-related initiatives.
  • Relevant industry experience within technology, SaaS, IoT, industrial technology, energy or critical infrastructure environments.
  • Credibility operating with executive leadership, Boards or audit committees, coupled with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise risk and governance frameworks, with experience managing audits, certification programmes and compliance initiatives
  • Exposure to global privacy programmes and multinational operating environments would be advantageous; relevant professional qualifications may include CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIPM, CIPP/E, CPA or CIA.

What's on Offer

  • Build from the ground up: Take ownership of a strategically important global GRC capability and shape its future direction.
  • Executive and Board visibility: Operate at the heart of enterprise decision-making with direct exposure to senior leadership
  • IPO journey: Gain meaningful involvement in governance and controls initiatives connected with planned U.S. public-market readiness.
  • Global remit: Influence governance practices across a multinational technology environment spanning major international markets
Contact
Eugenia NG (Lic No: R1108105 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7116296
Phone number
+65 6541 9961

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Risk Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eugenia NG (Lic No: R1108105 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6541 9961
Job Reference
JN-102026-7116296

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.