Senior Manager, Group Integrity & Governance

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world's leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world's first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

• Assist the Head of Group Integrity & Governance (GIG) to implement integrity & governance programmes and activities (encompassing code of conduct, anti-corruption, whistleblowing, vendor code of conduct) Group-wide, entailing the following:
• Oversight in reviewing governance policies, including developing and periodically updating relevant policies on code of conduct, anti-corruption, conflict of interest, and whistleblowing to ensure continuing relevance in providing guidance to Directors, Management and Employees.
• Assessing the overall ethical climate of the Group while driving the ethics and integrity programmes across the Group and monitor the progress of the programmes, measure its effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements accordingly.
• Driving effective integrity & governance communication programmes (via training, awareness and other forms of communication) for the Group by taking reasonable steps to communicate periodically and in a practical manner its standards and procedures, and other aspects as required.
• Overseeing the direction and management of the whistleblowing function, including responding to alleged wrongdoings by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures as appropriate, ensuring uniform handling and resolution of such violations.
• Prepare and present reports, presentations and briefing materials for Board and Management
• Assist GIG human capital and resource requirements including, among others, performance evaluation, developmental needs and succession planning, to ensure continuity, consistency and enhancement of the teams functions and performance.
• Ascertain that the GIG Annual Plan and Programmes are executed on a timely manner.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably in Law, or with relevant legal and/or advisory experience.
• Professional qualification in related field.
• More than 12 years related experience, to sufficiently support the job purpose and content of this role, including effective communication and negotiation skills that yield results.
• In senior management role of at least 10 years in addition to substantive portfolio of lead positions. Strong management of an organization's compliance program and control.
• Understanding of governance, risks, controls and legal/ regulatory compliance.
• Industry knowledge and understanding of business, strategies and risks.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage Senior Management and diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in Fraud/ investigations

Why Join Us

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT
• and many more...