Manager Compliance & Regional Compliance Officer APAC

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Manager Compliance & Regional Compliance Officer APAC in Singapore to join our Group Compliance team in Neste’s Legal & Compliance unit. 

Neste is committed to high ethical standards and we conduct our business and  operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. That means acting transparently, responsibly, with integrity and in accordance with our values. 

Neste’s Group Compliance team drives and further develops Neste’s compliance program and culture and supports the establishment and development of group wide compliance processes and awareness efforts.   

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

Your main responsibilities are

You will play a key role in driving and developing our compliance program and embedding it in our business especially in the defined responsibility areas. Your main responsibilities include

• Assuming the role of the Regional Compliance Officer for APAC, and being the first point of contact for compliance topics in the area.

• Driving compliance topics in the APAC area and providing advice and support to Neste’s business organisations and functions concerning compliance risks and topics as well as general compliance culture. 

• Driving and supporting the development of Neste’s group wide compliance processes and together with the Group Compliance team Neste’s  compliance program, especially in the areas of the Anti-Corruption Program, counterparty risks and general compliance culture. 

• Compliance awareness and training efforts, including management reporting in APAC and information sharing via Neste’s compliance reporting structure. Member of the Global Privacy Network

• HR compliance support as in-house legal advisor on local labour legislation and Neste HR policies in APAC;

• Supporting  Neste’s misconduct investigation process in APAC including support to HR compliance team. Conducting investigations and imparting such skills to leaders and HR

You will work closely with other Neste functions and business stakeholders to support the establishment and development of compliance processes and information sharing procedures to enable proper compliance risk management. You will report to Neste’s Chief Compliance Officer based in Espoo, Finland and you will be based in Singapore.

The best combination to success in this role

• Master's degree in law  
• Preferably at least 5 years of work experience from a law firm or relevant industrial companies 
• Passion for compliance topics in general and experience in developing compliance processes and programs. 
• Prior experience in anti-corruption regulations, counterparty risk topics and employment law topics and training such topics is required. Prior experience in development of risk management processes is considered an advantage
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperating within a global organisation
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and excellent command of English
• High integrity combined with a solution-minded approach to compliance matters and a genuine desire to proactively collaborate with key stakeholders. Ability to strive in high-intensity project work.

We also value

• Experience in privacy topics. 

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 27 October 2025.

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

We will do our best to contact you after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.)

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com