AZAP Regional Head of Compliance & Governance

Allianz Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Access to LinkedIn Learning and Degree

Employee share purchase program

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Allianz Singapore is seeking a Head of Compliance for the AZAP region to lead the regional team and govern the execution of the Compliance and Testing Programs across Asia Pacific. You will ensure effective implementation of frameworks, regulatory obligations, and risk management while fostering integrity and ethical conduct.

The role partners with the Chief Compliance Officer Asia Pacific and country management teams, driving strategic initiatives, investigations, and governance improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in insurance, financial services, banking, asset management, or regulated industries.
• Experience engaging with regulators and managing regulatory examinations.
• Proven track record in compliance advisory, monitoring, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Leadership across cross-cultural teams in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional compliance team and develop a robust strategy aligned with Group requirements and regional objectives.
• Drive consistent implementation of policies, standards, and procedures across Asia Pacific entities.
• Provide thought leadership on regulatory developments, compliance risks, and industry best practices.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, ethics, and conduct throughout the region.
• Develop and oversee regional monitoring and testing programs.
• Ensure completion of thematic reviews, monitoring activities, and control assessments.
• Review findings, root cause analyses, and remediation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement of monitoring methodologies and compliance assurance activities.
• Partner with Business Units, Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, HR, and other control functions.
• Serve as trusted advisor to Chief Compliance Officer Asia Pacific and country management teams.
• Support strategic initiatives, products, partnerships, and digital transformation from compliance perspective.
• Oversee investigations relating to breaches, misconduct, and regulatory matters.
• Escalate, report, remediate, and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project management

Regulatory risk assessment

Strategic thinking

People management

Intercultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business/Risk Management/Accounting

Master's degree or professional qualification preferred

ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

CCEP

CAMS

Tools

Job description

Allianz Singapore is seeking a Head of Compliance for the AZAP region to lead the regional team and govern the execution of the Compliance and Testing Programs across Asia Pacific. You will ensure effective implementation of frameworks, regulatory obligations, and risk management while fostering integrity and ethical conduct.

The role partners with the Chief Compliance Officer Asia Pacific and country management teams, driving strategic initiatives, investigations, and governance improvements