Compliance and Risk Officer

DIOT-SIACI ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic insurance brokerage firm in Singapore is seeking a Compliance and Risk Officer to ensure regulatory adherence across operations. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of compliance experience in financial services or insurance industries. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance initiatives, drafting policies, and collaborating with business units. Opportunities for career development and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career development and training

Comprehensive benefits coverage

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in compliance, legal, risk, or regulatory roles.
• Solid understanding of MAS regulations, AML/CFT requirements and insurance practices.
• Professional certifications like ICA or CAMS are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to MAS laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Draft and review compliance manuals and internal policies.
• Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments.
• Monitor transactions for potential suspicious activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

Diot-Siaci Asia is an international insurance broker specialising in advisory and placement of protection solutions to a growing demand in Singapore and Southeast Asia across personal, corporate and speciality lines.

Established in Singapore since 2009, Diot-Siaci Asia is a branch of the Diot-Siaci Group, a leading European broker headquartered in France, operating in 72 cities around Europe, London, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Group counts 7,000 colleagues worldwide and manages over €10 billion in premiums placed, with a revenue of 1 billion euros at the end of 2024.

From its early days as an award-winning international health insurance specialist, Diot-Siaci Asia has evolved into a boutique broker with strong technical expertise and placement abilities across all major lines of insurance business, with an ever-present concern of improving our reach and capabilities along the way. With the support of an ambitious group that will keep growing both organically and through acquisitions, the company is now entering a new phase of development and expansion and is looking for skilled professionals to reinforce the current team.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package with performance-based incentives
• Wide growth perspectives in Singapore and beyond
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Comprehensive benefits coverage
• Wellness programmes

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive, autonomous and detail-oriented Compliance and Risk Officer to join our growing team in overseeing the company’s adherence to regulatory requirements, standards and internal policies.

The role will be pivotal in shaping the compliance culture as Diot-Siaci Asia expands across Southeast Asia.

You will be responsible for monitoring, advising, and implementing compliance initiatives across our insurance broking operations, ensuring alignment with MAS regulations (and foreign equivalent) and industry best practices.

This is a mid-level role suited for someone with 2-3 years prior compliance experience in financial services or insurance industry.

What You Will Do

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

• Ensure adherence to MAS laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., Insurance Act, E&O, AML/CFT requirements)
• Engage and collaborate with business units and support functions to drive proactive compliance management including conducting education/awareness training
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential impact on business operations
• Act as primary point of contact with regulator and manage regulatory filings, submissions, and correspondence

Policies, Business Conduct & Procedures

• Draft, review and update compliance manuals/ procedures, AML guidelines and any compliance-related internal policies, procedures
• Oversee compliance approval for business contracts, outsourcing, third-party and partnership management agreements
• Support in rolling out compliance training programs and monitor to ensure employees complete all mandatory CPD requirements on time
• Review marketing, client materials, and external communications for compliance with advertising and conduct standards.
• Provide guidance to business teams on compliance-related queries

Risk Management and Reporting

• Maintaining a robust risk and compliance framework across all business lines.
• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessment and internal controls to identify and mitigate risks
• Support AML/KYC checks, including due diligence on clients and counterparties.
• Monitor transactions for potential suspicious activities
• Report findings, escalate breaches and recommend actions to maintain compliance registers
• Provide regular compliance updates and quarterly compliance reports to senior management

Advisory & Business Support

• Act as a business partner to front office and operations teams by providing compliance advice on new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Support internal stakeholders and senior management in balancing regulatory requirements with business needs.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in compliance, legal, risk, or regulatory roles, preferably within insurance broking, financial services, or banking
• Professional certifications (ICA, CAMS, ACAMS, or equivalent) an advantage.
• Solid understanding of MAS regulations, AML/CFT requirements and insurance industry practices
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage with regulators, management and staff
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications for reporting, analysis and presentations
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and take your career to new heights as part of a dynamic and ambitious organisation, this could be a perfect opportunity for you.