Manager, Risk Management

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, CEIC Singapore Branch, seeks an experienced risk professional to support the CRO in advancing the Enterprise Risk Management framework across markets. You will partner with business leaders and control functions to strengthen risk governance, bolster risk culture, and enable proactive risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.

The role emphasizes operational risk oversight, governance cadence, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, audit, or compliance in financial services preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the CRO in developing, implementing, and maintaining the ERM framework for the CEIC Singapore Branch.
• Coordinate risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting across markets; strengthen risk governance and culture.
• Provide oversight of operational risk, including risk registers and governance structures; prepare dashboards and leadership presentations.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, and other control functions to manage enterprise and operational risks across regions.
• Deliver risk training and communications; participate in ERM enhancement initiatives and projects.
• Lead or support risk management projects and ad hoc duties as required.
• Maintain flexibility to cover additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Risk management

Audit and compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree

CRMP

FRM

CERA

CIA

Tools

OnSpring

Job description

This role reports to and supports the Chief Risk Officer in the development, implementation, and continual enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework for the CEIC Singapore Branch. The role partners with business leaders, control functions, and risk teams across markets to strengthen risk culture, ensure effective governance, and enable proactive risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting. Provides oversight over all risk matters including and not limited to operational risk.

Job Responsibilities:

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions/Results:

• 1. Enterprise Risk Management Framework & Processes Support the CRO in developing, implementing, and maintaining the ERM framework Facilitate the development and calibration of risk appetite Drive the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of key risks Coordinate Operational Loss & Near Miss (OLNM) reporting Maintain risk registers on enterprise risk platform OnSpring Ensure risk governance structures are established and operating effectively Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior leadership
• 2. Operational Risk Oversight Provide oversight to ensure that the Operations Level 3 Risk Registers are timely maintained Provide independent second line challenge of operational risk remediation plans Maintain and enhance operational risk-related templates Collaborate with Third Party Management (TPM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) in providing oversight of outsourcing governance and business continuity management
• 3. Risk Committees & Governance Prepare materials for Risk Forums and other governance committees Contribute insights on key risks, emerging trends, and changes in the risk profile Document meeting outcomes, track follow-ups, and support timely closure of action items
• 4. Cross-Functional & Regional Collaboration Partner with Compliance, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, Information Protection, and other control functions to manage enterprise and operational risks Work closely with International Health and regional risk teams to identify control gaps, ensure consistency across top-down and bottom-up risk assessments, and escalat e risks as appropriate Act as a conduit for sharing risk information, guidelines, and requirements across regions Build effective working relationships with wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• 5. Risk Culture, Training & Communication Promote a strong second-line risk culture and risk awareness Deliver training, guidance, and communications on risk tools, frameworks, and best practices
• 6. Projects & Continuous Improvement Contribute to ERM enhancement initiatives and emerging risk working groups Improve risk documentation, tools, and reporting frameworks Support and/or lead risk management projects as required
• 7. Ad Hoc Responsibilities Perform additional duties as required

Experience/Knowledge, Education and Other Requirements:

• At least 7 or more years of experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or related fields; insurance/financial services preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to learn quickly and effectively use new technology and tools
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; professional certifications (CRMP, FRM, CERA, CIA) preferred

About The Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.