Risk & Compliance, Specialist (AIA FA)

AIA SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Singapore seeks a Compliance Officer responsible for compliance advisory and driving a compliance culture. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in regulatory compliance and a strong understanding of financial regulations in Singapore. This role involves risk assessment, compliance training, and collaboration with business functions.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or related field.
• Experience in the financial adviser or insurance industry is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in operational risk management including RCSA and incident management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a strong compliance culture within the organisation.
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analysis on key compliance requirements.
• Provide compliance training to onboarded representatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field

Certification in Compliance or relevant certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advisory, develop and drive a strong compliance culture and conduct in organisation.
• Responsible for the development of relevant Compliance policies and procedures necessary to support the objectives and values of AIA FA and for the implementation of corporate policies and procedures to manage corporate-level regulatory risks.
• Conduct risk assessment and gap analysis on key compliance requirement and new regulatory initiatives.
• Responsible for the effective communication of compliance and risk matters including timely and accurate reporting and/or escalation of such matters in accordance with relevant reporting and escalation protocols.
• Provide compliance training to newly onboarded representative and refresher training when required.
• Collaborate with business functions on various risk-related matters.
• Identify, assess and test key risks and controls relevant to the business.
• Onboarding and periodic assessment of third-party arrangement/ outsourcing agreement.
• Work with business units to complete Group wide deliverables. Including Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), incident & issue management reporting and Business Continuity Management (BCM) within timeline.
• Assist in external and internal audit with follow up on open issues for closure.
• Ensure that relevant reporting to Authority and Group level is accurate and adheres to timeline given.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in Compliance or other relevant certifications is highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management or a related field.
• Experience in the financial adviser or insurance industry is a plus.
• Hand-on experience in operational risk management in the area of RCSA, control testing and issues & incident management is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and a strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• High level of integrity and takes ownership and accountability of results
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure. · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial adviser and capital market regulations in Singapore, such as Financial Advisers Act (FAA) and its subsidiary regulations, Life Insurance Association (LIA) guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to positively influence and external parties to ensure strong and effective regulatory risk and compliance governance.
• Good command of written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal skills.