Lead – Government Programs, Compliance & Statutory Governance

Lead – Government Programs, Compliance & Statutory Governance

Location: Singapore | Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the RoleupGrad is looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional to lead governance, audit readiness, statutory compliance and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) compliance for its government-funded learning programmes in Singapore.The role will serve as the primary custodian for regulatory compliance while supporting the growth of the enterprise B2B business.

The individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and external regulatory authorities to ensure compliance, strengthen governance processes and maintain operational readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end audit preparedness for SSG-funded programmes.Act as the primary liaison with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and relevant regulatory authorities.Ensure Training Provider (TP) compliance and manage renewals.Translate SSG guideline updates into internal SOPs and operational controls.Maintain audit-ready documentation covering learners, trainers, attendance, assessments and funding claims.Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA).Partner with Sales, Enterprise, Finance, Operations and Delivery teams to ensure compliance across programmes.Review government funding claims to reduce rejections and minimise revenue leakage.Support statutory compliance for the Singapore entity, coordinating with auditors, the company secretary and tax advisors.Build governance dashboards, trackers and SOPs to strengthen compliance monitoring and reporting.Train internal teams on compliance standards and regulatory requirements.Support enterprise proposals involving government-funded programmes.Required Experience & SkillsExperience in audit, compliance or programme governance within Singapore.Experience with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), the Continuing Education and Training (CET) ecosystem or funded training providers is preferred.Experience in audits, claims validation and evidence management.Exposure to enterprise B2B learning, EdTech or corporate training environments.Knowledge of Singapore statutory compliance.Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills.Proficiency in spreadsheets, reporting tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.Key Success Measures100% audit readiness with zero major observations.98% or higher funding claim acceptance.100% on-time statutory and regulatory submissions.Zero major compliance breaches.Timely closure of audit findings.Improved governance reporting and SOP adoption.Support the growth of the government-funded enterprise business.Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn.