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Compliance Manager APAC

The Role

You will act as a key compliance adviser to the regional business, supporting management and operational teams on regulatory, governance and privacy-related matters.

The position is broad and varied, requiring someone who can manage day-to-day compliance responsibilities while also contributing to longer-term improvements in controls, processes and regional governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise senior stakeholders and business teams on regulatory requirements and practical compliance solutions.
  • Support the business in understanding how regulatory changes may affect existing operations and future initiatives.
  • Coordinate regulatory filings, submissions and other ongoing obligations.
  • Assist with enquiries, reviews and discussions involving regulators or external advisers.
  • Review internal processes and controls to identify potential compliance risks or areas for improvement.
  • Track outstanding actions and support the business in completing required remediation.
  • Prepare clear updates for management and governance meetings.
  • Work with colleagues across risk, legal, finance, audit and other control functions.
  • Support matters relating to conduct, conflicts of interest, whistleblowing and financial crime.
  • Help maintain appropriate privacy and data-handling practices across the regional business.
  • Advise on the handling of sensitive information, third-party arrangements and data incidents.
  • Develop and deliver relevant compliance training and awareness initiatives.
  • Contribute to regional projects and business changes where regulatory input is required.

Candidate Profile

  • Relevant compliance experience within financial services.
  • Insurance experience is strongly preferred, particularly within commercial insurance, reinsurance, specialty lines or broking.
  • Good understanding of Singapore regulatory expectations.
  • Exposure to regional compliance matters would be advantageous.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing practical business advice.
  • Comfortable managing a broad range of responsibilities independently.
  • Able to combine attention to detail with a wider commercial perspective.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident, credible and able to provide constructive challenge.
  • Practical knowledge of privacy or data governance would be useful.
  • Legal training or qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.