Associate Director, Regulatory Transformation And Governance

Par Excellence Search Consulting Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Excellence Search Consulting Inc. seeks an Associate Director to lead regulatory transformation and governance initiatives within a leading global financial services institution.

The role sits in Integrated Compliance Services (ICS) and oversees multi-year programs across regions, driving enterprise resiliency and regulatory alignment. The candidate brings 10+ years in regulatory compliance or governance, strong leadership and stakeholder engagement, and a track record in policy governance

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or governance.
• Expertise in regulatory transformation, policy governance, and business continuity planning.
• Strong program management, governance reporting, and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field (Master’s or relevant certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead Regulatory Transformation: Design and execute transformation strategies across regions and units.
• Governance & Reporting: Deliver executive and board-level reporting and translate data into insights.
• Policy Governance: Oversee end-to-end policy lifecycle management.
• Compliance Organizational Resiliency (COR): Embed resiliency in operations and training.
• Continuous Improvement: Close process gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Leadership & People Development: Lead and mentor cross-functional compliance teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company : Par Excellence Search Consulting Inc. Job Type : Full Time Quezon City, Philippines

Associate Director, Regulatory Transformation and Governance

CLIENT PROFILE: A global financial services leader driving innovation, integrity, and resilience across insurance, wealth, and asset management.

Location: Metro Manila | Hybrid | Global Financial Services

Shape the future of compliance transformation and governance excellence.

We are seeking an accomplished leader to drive regulatory transformation, governance, and organizational resiliency for a leading global financial services institution. This pivotal role sits within the firm’s Integrated Compliance Services (ICS) team and will oversee strategic programs that strengthen regulatory alignment, elevate governance standards, and embed a culture of compliance and innovation across the enterprise.

You will provide strategic oversight on global regulatory initiatives, lead a high-performing team, and drive a multi-year transformation roadmap that enables business agility, transparency, and regulatory resilience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Regulatory Transformation: Design and execute transformation strategies that modernize compliance frameworks and drive sustainable change across regions and business units.

• Governance & Reporting: Deliver executive and board-level reporting, support governance committees, and translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Policy Governance: Oversee end-to-end compliance policy lifecycle management-harmonization, attestation, and effectiveness testing.

• Compliance Organizational Resiliency (COR): Drive the COR program by embedding resiliency principles into compliance operations, developing documentation and training, and ensuring critical functions are risk-ready.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and close process gaps, conduct thematic reviews, and lead corrective action planning to enhance regulatory performance.

• Leadership & People Development: Lead and mentor a team of compliance professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Strategic Engagement

Partner with senior business and risk leaders to integrate regulatory priorities into enterprise strategy and risk appetite.

What You Bring

• 10+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or governance within the financial services or insurance sector.

• Proven expertise in regulatory transformation, policy governance, and business continuity planning.

• Strong background in program management, governance reporting, and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field (Master’s or relevant certification preferred).

• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to manage high-performing, cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and regulators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRCM, or CBCP.

• Experience representing compliance or governance functions with regulators or industry peers.

• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, operational risk management, and governance structures.

• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation or remediation programs.

Why This Role Matters

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape regulatory governance for a globally recognized organization. You’ll work alongside senior leaders, drive innovation in compliance transformation, and build the foundation for a resilient, future-ready regulatory ecosystem.