Compliance and Risk Officer

Diot-Siaci Asia is an international insurance broker specializing in advisory and placement of protection solutions to a growing demand in Singapore and Southeast Asia across personal, corporate and specialty lines.
Established in Singapore since 2009, Diot-Siaci Asia is a branch of the Diot-Siaci Group, a leading European broker headquartered in France, operating in 72 cities around Europe, London, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Group counts 7,000 colleagues worldwide and manages over €10 billion in premiums placed, with a revenue of 1 billion euros at the end of 2024.
From its early days as an award-winning international health insurance specialist, Diot-Siaci Asia has evolved into a boutique broker with strong technical expertise and placement abilities across all major lines of insurance business, with an ever-present concern of improving our reach and capabilities along the way. With the support of an ambitious group that will keep growing both organically and through acquisitions, the company is now entering a new phase of development and expansion and is looking for skilled professionals to reinforce the current team.
WHAT WE OFFER
·A competitive salary package with performance-based incentives
·Wide growth perspectives in Singapore and beyond
·Opportunities for career development and training
·Wellness programmes
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a proactive, autonomous and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our growing team in overseeing the company's adherence to regulatory requirements, standards and internal policies.
The role will be pivotal in shaping the compliance culture as Diot-Siaci Asia expands across Southeast Asia.
You will be responsible for monitoring, advising, and implementing compliance initiatives across our insurance broking operations, ensuring alignment with MAS regulations (and foreign equivalent) and industry best practices.
This is a mid-level role suited for someone with 2-3 years prior compliance experience in financial services or insurance industry.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Ensure adherence to MAS laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., Insurance Act, E&O, AML/CFT requirements)
Engage and collaborate with business units and support functions to drive proactive compliance management including conducting education/awareness training
Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential impact on business operations
Act as primary point of contact with regulator and manage regulatory filings, submissions, and correspondence
Policies, Business Conduct& Procedures
Draft, review and update compliance manuals/ procedures, AML guidelines and any compliance-related internal policies, procedures
Oversee compliance approval for business contracts, outsourcing, third-party and partnership management agreements
Support in rolling out compliance training programs and monitor to ensure employees complete all mandatory CPD requirements on time
Review marketing, client materials, and external communications for compliance with advertising and conduct standards.
Provide guidance to business teams on compliance-related queries
Risk Management and Reporting
Maintaining a robust risk and compliance framework across all business lines.
Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessment and internal controls to identify and mitigate risks
Support AML/KYC checks, including due diligence on clients and counterparties.
Monitor transactions for potential suspicious activities
Report findings, escalate breaches and recommend actions to maintain compliance registers
Provide regular compliance updates and quarterly compliance reports to senior management
Advisory & Business Support
Act as a business partner to front office and operations teams by providing compliance advice on new products, services, and business initiatives.
Support internal stakeholders and senior management in balancing regulatory requirements with business needs.
WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT
Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or related field
Minimum of 2-3years of experience in compliance, legal, risk, or regulatory roles, preferably within insurance broking, financial services, or banking
Professional certifications (ICA, CAMS, ACAMS, or equivalent) an advantage.
Solid understanding of MAS regulations, AML/CFT requirements and insurance industry practices
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage with regulators, management and staff
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications for reporting, analysis and presentations
Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and take your career to new heights as part of a dynamic and ambitious organization, this could be a perfect opportunity for you.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Insurance
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