Principal Advisor, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs (EduTrust & University Governance)

Role Overview We seek a seasoned compliance leader to own  EduTrust certification, SSG/PEI regulatory compliance, and university governance  across our expanding multi-campus institution. This hands-on role ensures audit readiness, successful renewals, and strategic advisory to the Managing Director on regulatory matters and campus expansion. Key Responsibilities Own all EduTrust audits, renewals, and SSG/CPE inspections  (Provisional, Standard, Star tiers); serve as main regulator-facing contact.

Ensure compliance with Private Education Act 2009, EduTrust criteria, and PEI requirements ; maintain audit-ready policies, SOPs, and documentation.

Advise leadership on university governance , academic quality assurance, accreditation frameworks, and partnership compliance (Academic Boards, curriculum approval, quality cycles).

Lead internal compliance reviews, risk assessments, and corrective actions ; coordinate regulatory reports and submissions with accuracy and timeliness.

Provide compliance training and guidance  to academic, administrative, and operations teams; liaise with SSG, MOE, university partners, and external auditors.

Education & Experience Education Bachelor's degree  in Law, Business, Education, Compliance, HR, or related field.

PhD in Education, Higher Education Management, or related field is a strong advantage .

Experience 10–12 years in education , with  5+ years in university/tertiary or international higher education environments .

Hands-on EduTrust audit/renewal experience  (minimum 2 full cycles) with direct SSG/CPE engagement.

Proven leadership  managing compliance, quality assurance, or governance functions in education institutions.

Singapore private education sector experience  essential ; university partnership or TNE experience  highly desirable .

Skills & Competencies Deep knowledge of EduTrust, SSG/PEI regulations, and Private Education Act 2009 .

Strong understanding of university governance , academic quality assurance, and accreditation frameworks.

Mandarin fluency required  for regulator, university partner, and stakeholder communication.

Excellent  English communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration  skills.

Analytical, detail-oriented, and accountable ; able to work independently across multiple campuses.

Reporting Reports to:  Managing Director 

Direct Reports:  Compliance Officers, Quality Assurance Managers (if applicable)