Senior Corporate Governance Specialist

A leading global investment management organisation is seeking a Senior Corporate Governance Specialist to join their respected Legal and Compliance team in Singapore. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in supporting corporate governance activities across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, with a particular focus on entities and boards serviced from the Singapore office.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Corporate Governance Specialist based in Singapore, you will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth operation of corporate governance activities across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

• Manage corporate calendars by coordinating board and committee meetings and events across multiple time zones, ensuring all logistics are handled efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare, collect, and draft high-quality meeting materials for boards and committees, maintaining meticulous attention to detail at every stage.
• Provide day-to-day support for EAPAC & ME corporate governance matters, ensuring seamless continuity of service to local boards, management companies, and affiliated entities.
• Oversee regulatory and statutory filings by managing submissions with relevant regulators and registries, monitoring deadlines closely to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
• Contribute to or lead department projects such as governance policy updates, process improvements, and cross-border initiatives in coordination with colleagues in Europe and the United States.
• Act as a trusted point of contact in Singapore for internal stakeholders, external counsel, directors, and service providers while partnering closely with global Legal & Compliance colleagues.
• Serve as back-up to other team members across regions by sharing expertise generously and supporting a 'one team' approach for global consistency.
• Support knowledge sharing within the team by contributing insights that enhance best practices across the wider EAPAC & ME region.
• Exercise sound judgement on both standardised processes and non-routine matters under limited supervision while representing the local face of a globally distributed team.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of all corporate governance activities.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Corporate Governance Specialist in this environment, you will bring proven experience from roles involving oversight functions such as compliance or legal support within financial services or similarly regulated industries.

• Demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance or similar functions within compliance or legal departments—ideally within the financial industry—enabling you to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence.
• Strong organisational skills that allow you to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail when preparing documentation or handling sensitive information related to board activities or regulatory filings.
• Excellent communication skills enabling you to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels across different regions and cultures.
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams located internationally while maintaining consistent governance standards.
• Functional knowledge of corporate governance principles as well as regulatory compliance requirements relevant to multinational organisations.
• Experience working independently under limited supervision while exercising sound judgement on both routine procedures and unexpected issues.
• Customer-focused mindset that ensures stakeholder needs are met promptly through dependable service delivery.
• Commitment to diligence, collaboration, stakeholder partnership, continuous learning, and strategic thinking as expected of all Legal & Compliance associates.
• Comfort operating as the local representative of a globally distributed team while building trust-based relationships internally and externally.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work each day. Diversity is celebrated not just as an ideal but as an operational reality—your unique talents, traditions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are actively sought after because they drive better outcomes for clients and communities alike. The company’s core values—integrity, client focus, diverse perspectives, long-term thinking, community—are lived daily by more than 9,000 associates worldwide. You’ll benefit from generous time-away policies starting on your first day alongside comprehensive health benefits designed around your wellbeing. Flexible work options help you balance personal goals with professional ambitions. Charitable giving is encouraged through 2-for-1 matching gifts plus annual grants for causes close to your heart. Professional development resources are always accessible so you can continue learning new skills or deepening existing expertise. Above all else: you’ll join a supportive network where collaboration is prized over competition—and where your contributions are recognised through meaningful rewards including company-funded retirement plans tied directly to your achievements.

What's next:

If you’re ready to make an impact in a truly collaborative environment where your voice matters every day—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your journey towards joining this outstanding global team starts here.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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