Risk & Compliance Manager

Company Description

OUR STORY

Let’s be honest: there are lots of people out there doing what we do. We’re just not convinced they’re doing it right. Businesses are hungry for innovation and opportunity, but not at the cost of their independence. At Ollion, we’ve connected companies and capabilities around the world to help ambitious organizations make the most of their transformation and leave the status quo in the dust.

WORKING AT OLLION

Innovation is risky. It demands bold steps and big questions, but that’s the price of making change. We’ve got our head in the cloud and two feet on the ground, channeling tech’s endless potential towards a single goal: making a world of difference. And we’re building a global team to do just that— a team capable of making game-changing breakthroughs without ever losing sight of the people it will impact. This is more than consulting. This is the change you can be.

THE OLLION DIFFERENCE

At Ollion, we’re all in on your independence. Our teams are seasoned. Our solutions are straightforward—sometimes even groundbreaking. And our engagements? Exactly as long as you want them to be. We deliver fresh thinking and hard-earned insight in a way that works for you and your customers, arming your organization with everything you need to make your transformation truly mean something.

WORKING WITH OLLION (our clients’ experiences)

Progress matters more than process. Our global team of cloud-native pros is all about creating new and better ways to work—not just by solving your tech challenges, but by using technology to solve your business challenges. We keep the formulas, frameworks, and ten-point plans to a minimum, tackling your most pressing problems with a proprietary mix of good-old-fashioned ingenuity and refreshing humanity.

Job Description

The Risk and Compliance Manager at Ollion plays a critical role in safeguarding our organization’s integrity and operational excellence. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating organizational risks while ensuring strict adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal policies across Ollion’s global operations. While the role will bring deep expertise in APAC regulatory environments, it will also help shape, lead, and evolve global compliance strategies, audits, and risk policies in partnership with stakeholders globally.

Qualifications

Expertise you bring 

• 5+ years in risk management, compliance, or a related role, with demonstrated knowledge of APAC regulatory environments and experience applying compliance strategies globally.

• Strong understanding of diverse and evolving APAC regulations (including data privacy laws like PIPL, PDPA, DPDP; financial services compliance; anti-bribery and corruption laws) alongside global standards (e.g., GDPR, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, PCI DSS)

• Expertise in risk assessment methodologies (e.g., ISO 31000, NIST) with practical application in identifying and mitigating risks across global markets, with particular knowledge of APAC-specific considerations (e.g., cybersecurity threats, third-party risks, geopolitical factors).

• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills, adept at navigating cross-cultural communication nuances across APAC.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), PMP, ITIL, or relevant APAC-focused compliance certifications (e.g., ISO 37001, CIPP/A) are a plus

• Ability to work collaboratively across global and diverse APAC teams, influencing stakeholders effectively to foster a strong compliance culture and drive necessary changes to enhance risk mitigation strategies.

• Experience utilizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology solutions to manage compliance processes and data would be nice to have.

Job Requirements

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk management and compliance policies and procedures aligned with international standards and diverse regional regulations, with particular attention to the APAC region.

• Conduct risk assessments identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks specific to APAC markets (including regulatory, financial crime, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks), and implement appropriate mitigation strategies

• Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape across multiple APAC jurisdictions, analyzing the impact of new laws and updates on business operations.

• Manage internal and external audits, from planning through execution, including formulating responses and tracking and corrective actions

• Oversee and manage cross-border compliance challenges and data flow requirements within the APAC region.

• Monitor organizational activities for compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and prepare reports for internal management, boards, and external stakeholders, such regulatory bodies, as necessary)

• Design and deliver effective training and awareness programs on compliance, risk, and ethics, tailoring content to resonate with diverse cultures across APAC and promote a culture of integrity and accountability

• Investigate and respond to compliance incidents, breaches, and allegations of misconduct, ensuring appropriate follow-up, remedial action, and thorough documentation

• Provide timely, expert advice to business units on the interpreting and applying of compliance requirements and risk management strategies in their daily operations.

• Engage with relevant regulatory authorities and government bodies in our key APAC markets to monitor legal and regulatory expectations, relay them to internal stakeholders, and ensure the company responds effectively.

• Oversee third-party risk management for the APAC region, including monitoring and due diligence of vendors and partners.

• Establish and maintain key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics for effectively monitoring shifts in the compliance landscape and assessing the success of mitigation efforts, regularly reporting insights to leadership.

• Continuously enhance the risk and compliance program by incorporating insights from risk assessments, audits, industry best practices, and regulatory developments.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & PERKS FOR WORKING AT OLLION

Our employees multiply their potential because they have opportunities to: Create a lasting Impact, Learn and Grow professionally & personally, Experience great Culture, and Be your Whole Self!

Beyond an amazing, collaborative work environment, great people, and inspiring, innovative work, we have some great benefits and perks:

• Benchmarked, competitive, in-market total rewards package including (but not limited to): base salary & short-term incentive for all employees

• Fully remote-first, small but Global organization; ‘learn wherever, whenever’ frees our people from a rigid view of learning and growth

• Retirement planning (i.e. CPF, EPF, company-matched 401(k))

• Globally, we build benefit plans that offer choices for whatever stage in life our employees are in and allow for flexibility as life happens.  Employees have access to a fully comprehensive benefits package to choose the medical, dental, and vision insurance plan that best fits their lives. In addition to great healthcare coverage, we also offer all employees mental health resources and additional wellness programs.

• Generous time off and leave allowances

• And more!

DIVERSITY AT OLLION 

One of our cultural keystones, ‘Find the angle’ recognizes that every individual has different aspirations, needs and brings a unique perspective. 

We value diversity, inclusion, and equity (DE&I) as core to our success. We believe that a diverse workforce brings together unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas, leading to innovation, creativity, and better outcomes for our clients and our organization. We are on a journey and are committed to building a workplace that celebrates and respects individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and cultural heritage.  

As our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our: 

• Awareness and sensitisation programs: to create awareness and sensitisation. We encourage open dialogue, active listening, and mutual respect, creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. 

• Dedicated efforts to building diverse teams: that leverage the strength of our differences to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation. By embracing diversity, we broaden our collective knowledge, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and unlock limitless potential for our employees.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Ollion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ollion does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Ollion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ollion does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.