Regional Risk & Compliance Manager

Randstad; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global insurance broker seeks a Regional Risk & Compliance Manager in Singapore. This hands-on role involves managing compliance programs, leading internal investigations, and advising senior management. Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in risk and compliance within the insurance sector and strong knowledge of local regulations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in a dedicated Risk and Compliance function within the insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of local regulatory requirements governing insurance brokers.
• Hands-on experience in managing internal compliance investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and implementation of compliance programs and policies.
• Lead internal compliance investigations and manage remediation efforts.
• Provide compliance advice to internal stakeholders and conduct training.

Skills

Risk and Compliance management

Knowledge of local regulatory requirements

Internal compliance investigations

Stakeholder management

Communication and influencing skills

Job description

About the company

We are partnered with a prestigious, fast-growing global High Net Worth (HNW) insurance broker known for our bespoke wealth preservation and specialist risk solutions. We serve an exclusive clientele and maintain a reputation for the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and excellence.

About the job

This is a critical, hands‑on role reporting directly to the Head of Risk & Compliance. As the Regional Risk & Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for managing and executing the end‑to‑end compliance framework across our regional business.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs, policies, and procedures, with a focus on timely adoption of new local regulatory changes.
• Leading internal compliance investigations into breaches, regulatory inquiries, and potential misconduct, alongside managing corresponding remediation efforts.
• Acting as a subject matter expert, providing timely and accurate compliance advice to all internal stakeholders, including Senior Management and Sales teams, and conducting targeted compliance training.
• Assisting in identifying, assessing, and monitoring key regulatory risks across the regional business operations.

Skills and experience required

• At least 6‑8 years in a dedicated Risk and Compliance function within the insurance industry or broader financial services sector.
• Strong, demonstrable knowledge of local regulatory requirements governing insurance brokers and/or financial institutions (e.g., local Monetary Authority or equivalent regulations).
• Hands‑on experience in managing or actively supporting internal compliance investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
• Prior experience supporting a High Net Worth (HNW), Private Client, or Wealth Management insurance segment is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills to articulate complex regulatory issues clearly to all levels of the business.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Lynette Lim.
(EA: 94C3609/ R1435181 )