Senior Manager, Risk Management & Planning

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

Job summary

A prominent insurance company is seeking a strategic leader in Singapore to drive business growth across Asia. This role will focus on strategic planning, business expansion, and risk management while collaborating with the Head Office in Tokyo. Key qualifications include at least 8 years of experience in the general insurance industry, proficiency in Japanese, and strong stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives enhancing capital efficiency and compliance across business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the general insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of general insurance products and distribution channels.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for the Asia region.
• Drive initiatives to position the company as a market leader.
• Align business strategies with enterprise risk appetite.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Degree holder

Professional qualifications in risk management

Job description

Overview

Reporting jointly to the Chief Risk Officer and Head of Planning, this role acts as a key liaison with our Head Office (HO) in Tokyo and will support in driving MSIG’s growth strategy across our business units in Asia (BUs) by planning, formulating, and reviewing strategies with a strong focus on enterprise risk management, capital efficiency, and performance discipline.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Performance Management: Lead strategic planning for the Asia region. Monitor and drive achievement of key financial targets (GWP, underwriting results, PAT). Ensure compliance with business excellence standards.
2. Business Expansion & Transformation: Drive initiatives to position MSIG as a market leader in Asia. Leverage digital technologies, promote synergy across BUs, and identify opportunities for M&A and strategic partnerships.
3. Risk Management & Capital Efficiency: Align business strategies and plans with the enterprise risk appetite, enhancing capital efficiency through both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Perform qualitative risk assessments of business plans and initiatives, providing actionable and forward‑looking recommendations to BUs. Support ROE-focused management by integrating risk, capital, and financial considerations into strategic decision-making.
4. Reporting & Coordination: Deliver accurate and timely reporting to Head Office in Tokyo. Build and maintain strong relationships with the management team and relevant departments.

Requirements

• Degree holder
• Professional qualifications and certifications in risk management
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the general insurance industry, with experience in business development (retail and corporate), operations, and enterprise risk management
• Strong understanding of the general insurance industry in Asia, including political, social, and regulatory dynamics
• Strong knowledge of general insurance products across multiple lines of business, including experience in developing and implementing distribution channels
• Proven experience managing cross-border projects and working effectively within global or regional structures
• Solid knowledge of finance and economics, with the ability to interpret financial and risk information to support strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Proficiency in written and spoken Japanese to communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior management at Head Office
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strategic mindset, financial acumen, and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple BUs