Head of Compliance Singapore

2 days ago


Singapore QBE Insurance Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThis role supports the Regional Enterprise Risk Management Team in the area of Compliance, and reports to the Asia Head of Risk and Compliance.

The Opportunity

  • Facilitate the effective implementation of Group Risk Management Strategy/Framework, embedding One Compliance Process for the region, etc.
  • Support and assist in the implementation of Division's Compliance strategies and initiatives
  • Assist in the effective implementation of various Group policies for the Division and cascading down to business units
  • Monitor the Business units' timely follow-up of compliance issues and incidents, closure of issues and actions, including an independent review of the actions as part of the compliance management assurance process.
  • Monitor the compliance risk environment in the region and assist in keeping abreast of changes in regulatory requirements across the region and summarizing for management reporting
  • Monitor the compliance activities in the region (including training) to continually raise awareness of compliance management for all levels of staff and to embed compliance risk management into the business process

Your new role

  • Assist in special projects in Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance work from time to time
  • Support and assist the Compliance Management work that may be requested by CRO or Regional Risk Manager
  • Assist in monitoring the proper upkeep of the Compliance Management System Solution by our Regional business units
  • Maintain, update and collate key compliance risk data and information for regional Management reporting and local reporting
  • Co-ordinate compliance monthly reporting of significant regulatory developments for regional and local reporting
  • Assist business units to facilitate the Compliance Risk Assessment workshops and support them in actively engaging their management in managing key compliance risks in their business operations
  • Monitor the risk environment in the region and assist in keeping abreast of changes in regulatory requirements across the region and summarizing for management reporting
  • Monitor and review the compliance risk metrics for Division, conduct compliance reviews and testing
  • Mentoring/coaching of junior compliance colleagues

About you

  • Understand the complexity of the business in Singapore, insurance business, Facultative and treaty reinsurance as well.
  • Experience in primarily non-life insurance industry involving risk/compliance management
  • Strong IT skills, including Excel, reporting etc.
  • Excellent persuasive skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to articulate compliance matters to a broad audience
  • Commercial acumen
  • Technical compliance knowledge in insurance industry
  • Professional compliance/risk management qualification highly valued

About QBE 
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?
At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the centre of our success. 

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And with more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, our scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

QBE Asia's operations is part of the QBE International Division, and has had a presence in Asia for more than 130 years with offices in: Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia and Vietnam. We continue to be recognised for our ongoing focus on digital innovation to deliver exceptional value and operational excellence for our customers, business partners, people and the community. We support ESG efforts through the QBE Foundation, which helps to create strong, resilient and inclusive communities, by focusing investment and efforts on two key areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact – climate resilience and inclusion.

Benefits 
Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE
 
Flex and hybrid working options
Work from home policy
Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave
Well-being programs
Pensions
Medical benefits
Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning
On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)
Study leave
Marriage leave
Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences
 
Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth #EmployeeBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #CareerDevelopment

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours.
Your career at QBE — Let's make it happen.

Global Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Programs, Critical Thinking, Data Analytics, Intentional collaboration, Issue Management, Managing performance, Negotiation, Operational Risks, Prioritization, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.



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