About ESR

ESR is a leading Asia-Pacific real asset owner and manager focused on logistics real estate, data centres, and energy infrastructure that power the digital economy and supply chain for investors, customers, and communities. Through our fully integrated real asset fund management and development platform, we strive to create value and growth opportunities for our global portfolio of investors. We offer our customers modern space solutions to realise their ambitions across Australia and New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India, including a presence in Europe.

Role Overview

The Legal and Risk Analyst is a junior, shared resource supporting the legal, operational risk and enterprise risk teams in Singapore. The role provides day-to-day analytical, drafting and coordination support – from contract review and legal research to risk register maintenance, risk and control assessments and management reporting.

This is a development role that offers broad exposure across ESR’s legal and risk functions, with the opportunity to rotate through the Compliance and Company Secretarial teams over time. The incumbent will work with colleagues across multiple functions and business units, building a strong foundation in legal, risk and governance practice.

Key Responsibilities

1.      Risk Management & Reporting

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Group’s enterprise and operational risk management frameworks, processes and tools across the business.
• Coordinate the collection, validation and consolidation of risk information across APAC business units, working with stakeholders to support accurate, consistent and timely Group risk reporting.
• Support the monitoring of key risks, risk indicators, incidents, controls and remediation actions, including following up with relevant stakeholders on outstanding matters.
• Analyse risk information to identify emerging risks, trends, concentrations, control gaps and areas requiring management attention, and assist in preparing clear and concise reporting for senior management and governance committees.
• Support the administration and optimisation of the Group’s risk management systems and data, including improvements to workflows, data quality, dashboards, reporting and user adoption.
• Build effective working relationships with Risk Champions and business stakeholders across ESR’s markets, providing guidance and practical support in the application of the Group’s risk framework.

2.      Compliance & Governance Support

• Support the Compliance team in implementing and monitoring the Group’s compliance framework, policies and processes across relevant businesses and jurisdictions.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, regulatory tracking, policy administration, training, attestations and other compliance review activities.
• Support the collection and analysis of compliance information and preparation of management and governance reporting, including tracking actions and follow-ups.
• Assist with the review and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, registers and records and help identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting.
• Support coordination with business teams and local compliance stakeholders on routine compliance matters and escalate potential issues appropriately.

3.      Legal Support & Development Rotation

• As part of the role’s broader development opportunities, undertake assignments or rotations within the Legal team, subject to business needs and individual development goals.
• Support legal research and the review and preparation of routine legal and commercial documentation, including confidentiality agreements, engagement letters and standard-form contracts.
• Assist with transaction and legal matter management, including due diligence, document review and collation, execution and closing processes, and coordination with external counsel.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of legal templates, precedents, matter trackers and knowledge management resources.
• Gain exposure to the work of an in-house legal team supporting a cross-border real asset investment and fund management business

Requirements

Academic and/or Professional Qualifications

• Degree in law, or a related discipline such as business, finance or risk management.

Experience & Skills

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in risk, compliance, legal, corporate governance or a related control function, ideally within financial services, asset management, real assets, a professional services firm or an in-house environment. Strong candidates with relevant internship or graduate experience may also be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with qualitative and quantitative information, identify trends or inconsistencies and translate findings into clear and practical insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to research, analyse and present information clearly and concisely for different audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and follow actions through to completion.
• Proactive and collaborative, with intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and a willingness to take ownership, learn quickly and work across Risk, Compliance and Legal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with stakeholders across different functions, seniority levels and APAC markets and cultures.
• High standards of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and exercise good judgment on when to escalate issues.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience with data visualisation, dashboards, workflow tools or Power BI would be advantageous.
• Comfortable using AI and other technology tools to improve the quality, efficiency and consistency of work, while independently validating outputs and applying appropriate professional judgment.
• Understanding of data privacy, confidentiality and information security requirements, including the responsible use of AI and external technology platforms.

Optional Competencies

• Exposure to funds, real estate, infrastructure or other private capital businesses.
• Familiarity with Singapore corporate and regulatory frameworks (e.g. the Companies Act and MAS requirements) and with risk management frameworks such as ERM.
• Interest in, or prior exposure to, compliance or company secretarial work.
• Demonstrates proficiency in leveraging Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or specialized financial AI) to streamline routine workflows, enhance data synthesis, and accelerate the drafting of reports or documentation
• Proactive in utilizing AI-assisted tools to identify trends within large datasets, automate repetitive analytical tasks, and augment decision-making processes through advanced prompt engineering and iterative testing

Benefits

Grow with us – Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you’re launching your career or stepping into a leadership role, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and personalised guidance to help you thrive.

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Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do—shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent.
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down functional silos to ensure that our ambitions are met through seamless collaboration and mutual support.
• We Think Beyond the Present: We don’t just manage for the quarter; we build for the years to come. We challenge ourselves to look past immediate gains to secure long-term excellence and sustainable growth.

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