AVP, Risk & Compliance — Insurance Governance

Great Eastern; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Eastern in Singapore seeks an AVP, Risk & Compliance to lead risk, compliance and governance for Group Insurance, ensuring strong controls and regulatory adherence.

You will partner with business leaders, oversee audits and regulatory reviews, drive improvements, and promote a risk-aware culture across the department. Requires degree in Business/Insurance/Risk Management and at least 5 years' experience; professional certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in risk, compliance, governance, audit, internal controls or insurance operations.
• Understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing audits, regulatory reviews and remediation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certifications and insurance industry experience are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Department Risk Officer (DRO) and Department Compliance Officer (DCO).
• Lead risk, compliance and governance activities across Group Insurance.
• Oversee risk assessments, incidents and control reviews.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Coordinate audit, regulatory review and remediation activities.
• Review and enhance business processes and control frameworks.
• Support business transformation initiatives from a risk and governance perspective.
• Oversee outsourcing and third-party governance requirements.
• Monitor key risks and provide governance reporting to management.
• Promote a strong culture of risk awareness, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Regulatory knowledge

Audits

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical

Proactive

Change management

Education

Degree in Business/Insurance/Risk Management

Job description

Great Eastern in Singapore seeks an AVP, Risk & Compliance to lead risk, compliance and governance for Group Insurance, ensuring strong controls and regulatory adherence.

You will partner with business leaders, oversee audits and regulatory reviews, drive improvements, and promote a risk-aware culture across the department. Requires degree in Business/Insurance/Risk Management and at least 5 years' experience; professional certifications are a plus.