Corporate Governance & Entity Compliance Manager

Job Summary

As the Corporate Governance & Entity Compliance Manager, reporting to the Head of Corporate Governance & Entity Compliance, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring adherence to corporate governance principles, entity compliance, and regulatory requirements across the Asia Pacific (APAC) of our organization.

You will manage specific projects to expand Atlas’ local market with new entities in new jurisdictions. You will work and partner with various departments, including Legal, IT, HR, Operations, Finance, Risk & Compliance, Employment Law, and other business areas globally across the firm. This critical role will drive compliance excellence, risk management, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage governance framework to support entity formation, dissolution, registration, and director and officer changes in a timely, efficient, and compliant manner.
• Ensure governance of all entities remains compliant with local laws and regulations.
• Maintain the Company's entity management system, including keeping up-to-date records of entity names, shareholders, directors, officers/managers, and organizational charts.
• Own strategic projects related to corporate governance and regulatory engagement with local partners, regulators, and law enforcement agencies; oversee on-site audits and discussions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on entity governance and compliance matters, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
• Manage the use of third-party vendors in a cost-effective manner and serve as the primary liaison with vendor customer service for all matters relating to entity management. Support Know Your Customer (KYC) requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting and filing of required documents.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and proactively advise on potential impacts to the company.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions. Proactively identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance the company's entity governance practices.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems, workflow processes, and procedures, and document retention policies to ensure entity compliance (including calendaring of compliance requirements and tools to enable real-time understanding of entity compliance postures, electronic recordkeeping where permitted by law/regulation, etc.).
• Manage relationships with external legal and regulatory bodies, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests.
• Communicate and report on compliance metrics to senior management.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the company's values and ethical standards in all aspects of the role.
• Develop and manage budgets for governance and compliance initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in law (preferred), Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in entity management, corporate governance, project management, or a related field. Previous experience working in a multinational organization with complex entity structures.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of corporate structure, compliance, and regulatory requirements for legal entities. Operational experience of working in a high-volume environment with changing priorities and processes.
• Skills:
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Project management skills to drive compliance, reporting, and efficiencies.
• Analytical thinking with an outcome-based approach and prioritization experience to deliver on time while juggling numerous responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and entity management software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Professional certifications in corporate governance, compliance, or a related area (e.g., ICSA, CGEIT, CRMA).