Group Compliance & Data Protection Officer - REITs

The Role

Our client is a leading REIT management company with a diversified portfolio of commercial, industrial, retail, and logistics assets. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Group Compliance & Data Protection Officer to lead our compliance and data protection functions across the Group. This is a strategic role that will work closely with senior management, business units, and external stakeholders to foster a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulations issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore Exchange (SGX), and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Review and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and testing programmes.
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to business stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance frameworks, including AML/CFT, personal data protection, and market conduct requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the REIT and its operations.
• Serve as the Group's appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Ensure compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws in all jurisdictions where the Group operates.
• Develop and maintain data protection policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Advise business units on privacy-by-design principles and data handling practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accountancy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of compliance, regulatory, risk, audit, or legal experience within REITs, real estate funds, asset management, financial services, or listed companies.
• Strong understanding of MAS regulations, SGX Listing Rules, REIT regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or equivalent are advantageous.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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BeathChapman Pte Ltd
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