Senior Executive / Assistant Director (compliance & Professional Standards)

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


What the role is:You will be part of the Licensing & Regulation of Insolvency Practitioners Division (\xe2\x80\x9cLRIPD\xe2\x80\x9d) of the Insolvency & Public Trustee\'s Office (\xe2\x80\x9cIPTO\xe2\x80\x9d). You will assist the Licensing Officer who oversees the licensing and regulation of insolvency practitioners (\xe2\x80\x9cIPs\xe2\x80\x9d) in order to ensure the fair and responsible administration of insolvency and restructuring matters in Singapore.What you will be working on:Your role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Assessing the merits of new and renewal applications for the grant of an IP licence
  • Undertaking monitoring and compliance-related work to ensure that the IPs maintain professional standards of conduct, and comply with the relevant statutory requirements
  • Investigating complaints made against IPs in respect of alleged professional misconduct / non-compliance with statutory obligations on the part of the IP
  • Developing, reviewing and refining existing as well as new operating procedures, frameworks and IT systems to carry out licensing and regulation functions
  • Engaging with stakeholders including IPs and professional bodies etc through dialogues and consultations to garner feedback, understand their challenges and explore solutions on relevant issues relating to the IP industry
  • Collaborating with professional bodies and training providers to develop continuing professional education or training programmes to enhance the competencies and professional standards of IPs
What we are looking for:Key Competencies
  • [Balancing Service with Authority]: Carry out enforcement in a firm but tactful manner that safeguards the interests of the public, agency and officers.
  • [Collaborating Within and Across Agencies]: Understand the legislation of own and adjacent agencies and how they contribute to whole-of-government enforcement outcomes. Able and willing to think and act beyond department or agency lines for the public good.
  • [Engaging Public and Stakeholders]: Reach out, educate and mobilise citizens/businesses, stakeholders and volunteers to support and promote community compliance.
  • [Leveraging on Technology]: Keep up to date on technological trends relevant to licensing and enforcement work, and adopt relevant technology-enabled solutions to address current and future enforcement challenges.
Personal Traits / Work Experience
  • Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or other relevant field, and / or professional accounting / legal qualifications recognised by ISCA / Law Society may be preferred
  • Relevant work experience in the administration of insolvency / debt-restructuring cases may be preferred
  • High degree of integrity, credibility and independence
  • Highly motivated, dependable and resourceful
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team player / contributor
  • Problem solver with strong analytical skills, and is capable of anticipating problems and implementing pragmatic solutions in a dynamic and challenging environment
  • Good written, oral and presentation skills
About Ministry of Law:In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people\'s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore\'s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.

Ministry of Law

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1447165
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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