Director, Asia Distribution Risk & Controls — Strategy

Manulife; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Asia seeks a Director for Asia Distribution Risk & Control to oversee the DQOM across Life Insurance markets in Asia. The role partners with regional leadership to embed risk governance and sales quality standards within distribution channels.

The successful candidate will lead risk assessments, drive remediation, and ensure robust controls, CAP closures, and effective reporting across markets while aligning with global risk policies and compensation governance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in distribution/ operations/ Risk & Controls in life insurance
• Audit, compliance or operational risk controls experience is favourable
• Strong knowledge of Insurance Distributor Compensation and related risks

Responsibilities

• Lead in a matrix environment with Asia segment Channel Heads and Distribution teams
• Own Asia Distribution & Sales Risk and Controls governance and drive agenda
• Elevate Distribution and Sales risks to the ADSRC and ensure timely remediation
• Collaborate with Distribution teams and Lin e2 Risk Management, Legal & Compliance
• Provide SME guidance on internal and external risk and compliance requirements
• Support governance forums and CAP closures with rigorous action plans

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance

Data analytics

Tools

CAP tracking tools

Compliance systems

Job description

Manulife Asia seeks a Director for Asia Distribution Risk & Control to oversee the DQOM across Life Insurance markets in Asia. The role partners with regional leadership to embed risk governance and sales quality standards within distribution channels.

The successful candidate will lead risk assessments, drive remediation, and ensure robust controls, CAP closures, and effective reporting across markets while aligning with global risk policies and compensation governance.