Compliance Manager - APAC Lead

Responsibilities

1. Adopt, tailor, and enforce global compliance standards and policies in the APAC region.
2. Ensure all operations align with our Construction Governance, ABAC, Human Rights, Financial Compliance, and Third-Party Risk Management commitments.

1. Stay updated on datacenter, construction, and technology industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
2. Incorporate these insights into the compliance framework to ensure datacenter delivery and operations surpass industry standards.

1. Design and implement comprehensive training programs to foster a culture of compliance and ethical business practices across the region.

1. Serve as the primary contact for all compliance inquiries and issues within the APAC region.
2. Triage to appropriate Compliance SMEs where necessary.

1. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the compliance program.
2. Adapt strategies to meet the dynamic landscape of regulations and industry standards.

1. Conduct routine and complex assessment/audit projects independently, including assessing and reviewing documentation for internal and external teams.
2. Track and monitor results, analyze information to identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with teams to remediate gaps.
3. Leverage customer feedback to ensure its inclusion in compliance processes.
4. Drive efficiency and scalability for programs.

1. Collaborate across teams to ensure communication and application of the same regulations and standards.
2. Advise on compliance of products, processes, and programs.
3. Educate teams on compliance requirements and monitor compliance.
4. Translate compliance standards and processes into relatable forms across multiple teams.

1. Define controls by identifying potential failure points.
2. Ensure routine and complex issues are fixed during the design process and implement controls.
3. Test controls to determine their effectiveness and suggest improvements.

1. Use understanding of policies, laws, and regulations to make judgments that meet business needs.
2. Interpret information to protect Microsoft and customers, and move the business forward.
3. Identify and escalate non-conformance.
4. Set individual program guidelines at an organization level based on corporate policies and guidelines.

1. Develop and report compliance metrics and audit issues for internal and external reporting.
2. Consult on remediation for reports.

1. Develop strategies and processes around compliance programs independently.
2. Anticipate new areas of focus based on the risk environment and ecosystem.
3. Provide requirements for building tools and processes needed for market-leading compliance products and programs.
4. Run existing tools and provide feedback on improvements.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in business, legal/regulatory, compliance, audit/consulting firm OR equivalent experience.

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience with multinational organizations in construction governance, risk management, compliance, internal audit, and/or a similar field.
2. Demonstrated experience in building and scaling risk management or compliance programs, ideally within a data center or technology-focused environment.
3. Proven capability in developing and overseeing effective compliance programs.
4. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive cross-function collaboration.
5. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Relevant Certification (e.g., International Organization for Standardization [ISO] Lead Auditor, International Association of Privacy Professionals [IAPP], Certified Public Accountant [CPA], Certified Information Privacy Professional [CIPP]).

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