AVP, Risk & Compliance Leader — Governance & Controls

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited in Singapore seeks an AVP, Risk & Compliance to lead risk, compliance and governance for Group Insurance. You will work with business leaders to strengthen governance, oversee audits and regulatory matters, and promote a robust risk culture.

You will manage third‑party governance, monitor key risks, drive process improvements, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting business transformation from a risk perspective.

Qualifications

• Has a degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Has at least 5 years of experience in risk, compliance, governance, audit, internal controls, or insurance operations.
• Understands risk management, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Has experience managing audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation initiatives.
• Demonstrates strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Is proactive, analytical, and passionate about strengthening controls and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• 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

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Audit

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Insurance/Risk Management

Job description

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited in Singapore seeks an AVP, Risk & Compliance to lead risk, compliance and governance for Group Insurance. You will work with business leaders to strengthen governance, oversee audits and regulatory matters, and promote a robust risk culture.

You will manage third‑party governance, monitor key risks, drive process improvements, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting business transformation from a risk perspective.