Job Description

We are looking for a Compliance Manager to take ownership of Mekong Capital's legal, compliance, and governance framework across the firm, our Funds, and investee companies.

You will also oversee Corporate Administration matters and play a key role in strengthening Mekong's risk and compliance systems.

I. Key accountabilities:

A. Mekong Capital Compliance & Corporate Governance:

1. Own and drive the implementation of Code of Ethics, Internal Labor Rules, and compliance policies
2. Manage Conflict of Interest (COI) processes, including declaration, tracking, and resolution
3. Maintain and strengthen frameworks such as:

• MNPI controls
• Insider trading policy
• Gifts & entertainment logs
• Grievance processes (in collaboration with HR)

5. Ensure compliance culture through training, communication, and enforcement

6. Oversee Corporate Administration:

• Corporate filings, licenses, and statutory requirements
• Corporate records and governance documentation
• Coordination with regulators, corporate secretaries, and advisors

7. Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor regulatory developments in Vietnam and offshore jurisdictions
• Ensure Mekong Capital operates in full compliance with applicable laws
• Coordinate with external counsel and service providers
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for internal teams

B. Investee Governance & Compliance

1. Ensure investee companies comply with Shareholder Agreements, Charter, and applicable laws
2. Drive discipline in:

• Board meetings and AGM execution
• Corporate governance standards

3. Identify andescalate non-compliance issues; ensure timely resolution

4. Partner with Deal Teams to hold stakeholders accountable

 5.Support investees in understanding and fulfilling their governance obligations

C. Fund-Level Compliance:

• Monitor compliance of Funds across jurisdictions
• Review Trigger Event Reports and key compliance indicators
• Ensure alignment between portfolio companies and fund-level agreements
• Support stakeholders on compliance-related matters impacting Funds

D. Risk & Compliance Systems:

1. Build and maintain:

• Risk Management Systems
• Fund Risk Register
• Compliance calendar (multi-jurisdiction)

 2. Conduct:

• Annual compliance testing
• Regulatory health checks
• COI review and LPA compliance certification

3. Maintain a complete and audit-ready legal and corporate document system

II. Key accountabilities:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Legal, Compliance, Risk, or Governance, including at least 2–3 years in a Manager or Head role.
  
• Strong track record handling compliance or governance issues end-to-end, including identifying breaches/COI, providing practical recommendations, and driving escalation and resolution.
  
• Experience owning cross-functional compliance processes (e.g., Code of Ethics, COI declaration, policy rollout, compliance reporting) across multiple stakeholders (HR, Legal, Business, Deal Teams).
• Experience in building or maintaining compliance systems and governance structures (e.g., compliance tracker, calendar, board/AGM processes).
• Exposure to international or multi-jurisdiction environments, with ability to work effectively with international legal firms and advisors.
  
• Fluent English (written & verbal), able to communicate clearly in complex legal and compliance contexts.
• Demonstrates strong ownership, integrity, and judgment; willing to challenge, hold stakeholders accountable, and follow through on issues to resolution.