AVP, Regulatory Compliance & Risk Oversight

Great Eastern Sun; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Eastern seeks a seasoned regulatory compliance professional to drive and implement the Compliance Risk Management Framework across GE entities. You will support business units in managing regulatory risks, overseeing Group-wide initiatives and ensuring adherence to laws, MAS notices, and industry standards.

Responsibilities include advisory support, policy localisation, products/materials review, and coordination of group attestations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit and/or legal functions within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and industry requirements applicable to the insurance and financial services sector (e.g., Insurance Act, Financial Advisers Act, Financial Holding Companies Act and subsidiary legislation).
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and provide sound, practical compliance advice.
• Good understanding of the insurance industry, its business activities and operational processes.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Meticulous with strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, report-writing and interpersonal skills; able to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within demanding timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely regulatory compliance advice to business units and participate in initiatives to address regulatory, industry and Group requirements.
• Offer oversight and support to GE entities on Group-wide initiatives and localise Group policies, standards and guidelines as needed.
• Liaise with the parent company for Group-level oversight of GE entities.
• Review products, marketing materials and related documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regulatory gap assessments and monitor remediation actions.
• Collaborate on eGRC platform enhancements and provide ongoing support.
• Provide training on key regulatory requirements including FATCA/CRS, insider trading rules, and the Volcker Rule.
• Coordinate Group-wide Attestation exercises and prepare management papers and reports.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Interpreting regulatory requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Insurance/Law/Finance

Job description

Great Eastern seeks a seasoned regulatory compliance professional to drive and implement the Compliance Risk Management Framework across GE entities. You will support business units in managing regulatory risks, overseeing Group-wide initiatives and ensuring adherence to laws, MAS notices, and industry standards.

Responsibilities include advisory support, policy localisation, products/materials review, and coordination of group attestations.