Compliance, Specialist/Consultant, International Wealth

AIA Shared Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Shared Services is seeking a qualified risk and compliance professional to support the Head of Risk and Compliance in overseeing distribution compliance and entity‑level risk management.

You will assist in risk assessments, business continuity planning, and quarterly reporting to risk committees. You’ll also oversee outsourcing and ensure regulatory requirements are met, while fostering a strong risk culture across the organization in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree with strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Experience in risk management and market conduct compliance in financial services preferred.
• Proactive, inquisitive and able to engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments on key processes, projects and initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and test business continuity plans to ensure critical operations can recover.
• Prepare materials for quarterly risk committee, board risk committee, and board meetings with accurate reporting.
• Oversee outsourcing arrangements to ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
• Promote a strong risk culture and accountability across the organization.
• Provide compliance guidance on market conduct and distribution activities to internal teams and partners.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in accounting/economics/risk management/business

Job description

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Risk and Compliance in overseeing the Company's distribution compliance and entity-level risk management framework, including the identification, management, and mitigation of related risks. As part of the Risk and Compliance team, you will assist in operational risk management, risk committee reporting, incident reporting and analysis and outsourcing function in the Company.

Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Work with the business functions to conduct risk assessments on key processes, projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and testing business continuity plans to ensure critical operations can continue and recover effectively during disruptions.
• Prepare and coordinate materials for quarterly Operational Risk Committee, Board Risk Committee, and Board of Directors meetings, ensuring timely, accurate, and comprehensive reporting of key risk and compliance matters.
• Provide oversight of outsourcing and third-party arrangements to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Promote and strengthen a strong risk culture across the company by fostering risk awareness, accountability, and adherence to regulatory and internal risk management standards.

Sales and Distribution Compliance

• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure effective management of regulatory risks and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Review complaints, incidents, investigations, and conduct-related matters to identify root causes, assess control effectiveness, and drive remediation actions.
• Review third-party product materials and distribution agreements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Provide compliance guidance on market conduct, sales practices, and distribution activities to internal stakeholders and distribution partners.
• Coordinate and support governance committees, including Fit and Proper and Disciplinary Committees, to ensure effective decision-making and governance oversight.

Requirements

• Degree holder in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, or Business)
• 5–8 years of Risk Management and Market Conduct Compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance and/or financial services, with in-depth knowledge of industry regulations, guidelines, and operations.
• Inquisitive, proactive, and confident in engaging and fronting stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Independent, analytical, and meticulous, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, ownership, and accountability, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Culture & Career

If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way! Believe in better with AIA. Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. "Better" starts with people who reimagine what is possible and turn ideas into meaningful action. At AIA, you will contribute in your own way, help shape outcomes that matter and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, teams, markets and levels. We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact. Together, we challenge assumptions, learn from one another and find better ways forward.