Lead - Government Programs, Compliance & Statutory Governance

Overview

upGrad is looking for a detail-oriented, commercially aware leader to own governance, audit readiness, statutory compliance and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) compliance for government-funded learning programs in Singapore. The role serves as the primary custodian for regulatory compliance while enabling growth of the enterprise B2B business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

·        Own end-to-end audit preparedness for SSG-funded programs.

·        Act as primary liaison with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and regulators.

·        Ensure Training Provider (TP) compliance and renewals.

·        Translate SSG guideline updates into SOPs and operational controls.

·        Maintain audit-ready learner, trainer, attendance, assessment and claims documentation.

·        Identify compliance gaps and drive CAPA actions.

·        Partner with Sales, Enterprise, Finance, Operations and Delivery.

·        Review funding claims, reduce rejections and revenue leakage.

·        Support statutory compliance for the Singapore entity with auditors, company secretary and tax advisors.

·        Build governance dashboards, trackers and SOPs.

·        Train internal teams on compliance standards.

·        Support enterprise proposals involving government-funded programs.

Required Experience & Skills

·        Experience in audit/compliance/program governance within Singapore.

·        Experience with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), CET ecosystem or funded training providers preferred.

·        Experience in audits, claims validation and evidence management.

·        Exposure to enterprise B2B learning/EdTech/corporate training.

·        Knowledge of Singapore statutory compliance.

·        Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills.

·        Proficiency with spreadsheets, reporting tools, LMS/CRM.

Success Measures (KPIs)

·        100% audit readiness with zero major observations.

·        98%+ 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 growth of government-funded enterprise business.

Skills & Requirements

Audit

Compliance

Program Governance

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

CET ecosystem

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