Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Analyst ? Corporate Risk Compliance (CRC) is a functional role within IPE Global?s governance architecture. You will work directly with the Director ? CRC to drive enterprise-wide risk management, compliance monitoring, due diligence, Duty of Care and internal controls across IPE Global and its group entities.
You will engage regularly with Finance, HR, Procurement, Administration, Project and Business Operations teams, driving cross-functional coordination to ensure effective implementation of governance, risk and compliance initiatives. You will handle sensitive matters ? from donor compliance checks to whistleblower cases ? and contribute to decisions that shape how the organisation manages risk and maintains accountability.
The position is designed for someone early in their career who is looking for serious ownership, steep learning, take ownership early, and build a career in corporate governance from the ground up.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Risk Management
- Own the upkeep
of enterprise-wide Risk Registers ? across projects, departments, and
group entities. This means not just updating a spreadsheet but actively
following up with project managers and department heads to capture new
risks, reassess existing ones, and track whether mitigation actions are
actually being executed.
- Support the
Director ? CRC in conducting annual and ongoing risk assessments. Prepare
risk summaries and escalation notes when items are overdue or unresolved.
Compliance Monitoring
- Track compliance
with internal corporate policies ? Code of Conduct, Anti-Fraud and
Anti-Corruption Policy, No Conflict of Interest Policy, Safeguarding
Policies and others ? across IPE Global Group entities.
- Monitor
donor-specific and client-specific compliance requirements. Each
engagement has its own rules; your job is to make sure the organisation
knows what they are and meets them on time.
- Contribute to
quarterly and annual compliance reports that go to Director ? CRC. These
reports should be clear, evidence-based, and actionable.
Due Diligence Investigations
- Support due
diligence assessments of vendors, partners, subcontractors, and
consultants by reviewing business profiles, financial health, legal
standing, and reputational risks.
- Prepare
structured due diligence reports and escalate potential risks or red flags
to the Director ? CRC prior to onboarding or contracting decisions.
- Support the
concern-reporting mechanism (whistleblower system, etc.) by logging,
tracking, coordinating, and following up on reported cases under the
guidance of the Director ? CRC.
- Assist in
preliminary fact-finding, documentation, and investigation of reported
policy breaches, ethical violations, and compliance incidents.
- Prepare investigation summaries, maintain case records, and monitor timely closure of corrective actions.
Policy Implementation
- Support the
implementation and rollout of corporate policies across the organisation
and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to governance and
compliance requirements.
- Assist in
designing and delivering compliance awareness and training programmes
while maintaining training records and monitoring completion.
- Contribute to
the preparation of compliance communications, policy updates, and
awareness material on regulatory developments and internal best practices.
Operational Governance Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as the
primary working-level coordinator between the Corporate Risk Compliance function and Finance, HR, Procurement, Administration, Legal,
and Project teams to ensure timely execution of compliance, risk, and
governance initiatives across the organisation.
- Coordinate
with internal stakeholders to obtain information, track action items,
follow up on pending deliverables, and ensure closure of compliance,
audit, due diligence, and risk-related activities. The role requires
persistent stakeholder management and hands-on coordination across
multiple functions.
- Review
contracts, vendor agreements, consultancy agreements, and other business
documents from a compliance and risk perspective. Coordinate with internal
teams to ensure contractual obligations, compliance requirements,
approvals, and risk mitigation measures are appropriately addressed before
execution.
- Ensure that
compliance records, filings, and documentation are maintained in a way
that is organised, accessible, and audit-ready at all times.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Analytical
Thinking ? Ability
to assess risk scenarios, identify patterns in compliance data, and
present structured findings.
- Attention to
Detail ? Precision
in reviewing compliances, maintaining risk registers, and tracking audit
actions.
- Discretion Integrity ? Demonstrated
ability to handle sensitive information, whistleblower matters, and
confidential investigations with absolute professionalism.
- Compliance
Awareness ? Working
understanding of compliance frameworks, procurement processes, and
contractual obligations (donor-funded or otherwise).
- Written
Communication ? Strong ability to produce clear, concise compliance
reports, investigation summaries, and policy communications.
- Stakeholder
Coordination ? Comfort
in working across functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, Poject teams) and
engaging with senior management.
- Ownership Initiative ? Willingness
to take responsibility for deliverables and proactively identify gaps or
risks without waiting to be directed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- 2-5 years of
relevant experience in compliance, risk management, operations,
governance, internal controls, internal audit, business operations or
related functions.
- Graduate or
postgraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Public
Policy, Operations, Management or a related field.
- Experience in
international development, consulting, or donor-funded project
environments will be a meaningful advantage.
- Hands-on exposure to any of the following is strongly preferred: compliance monitoring, due diligence, contract review, or internal audit processes.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with any risk or compliance management software is a plus, not a requirement.
