Compliance Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Compliance Manager to join our team. This role is essential in designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive compliance framework, ensuring adherence to governance and internal control standards, and driving the development of effective compliance strategies across the organisation.

The individual will support the Singapore business teams on compliance-related matters through close collaboration with the Sompo global Legal & Compliance Department and other business units (Management, Underwriting, Multinational Team, etc.) as necessary

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Program Management

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company's compliance programs, including adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Oversee Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) activities, including adherence to screening guidelines, company-wide screenings, conducting due diligence & KYC, performing regulatory checks and monitoring of transactions and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and implement Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance initiatives, including awareness campaigns, incident management, and resolution of breaches.
• Monitor the effectiveness of established compliance processes and controls and recommend and implement enhancements.

Policy Development and Review

• Partner with Legal Department to assess the impact of new acts, regulations, and guidelines, ensuring timely implementation and communication to stakeholders.
• Conduct reviews and updates of corporate policies and procedures, maintaining a structured timeline for revisions.
• Monitor and manage timelines for the periodic review and update of policies and procedures.

Compliance Training and Awareness

• Develop and manage compliance training programs for internal staff, including Board of Management (BOM) and Board of Directors (BOD).
• Maintain comprehensive training documentation to ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Liaison and Reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators (e.g., MAS) and the Sompo Group on compliance consultations, inspections, and reporting.
• Support regional and group-level compliance initiatives, including alignment with group policies, reporting, and consultation on group-wide compliance strategies.
• Compile and submit documentation for statutory authorities and internal reporting.
• Ensure timely responses to due diligence and submission deadlines.

Corporate Governance

• Support the Corporate Secretary with various Management, Board and Board Committees, including Compliance Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Board of Directors to coordinate corporate meetings, including preparation of materials, minutes etc.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support ad hoc governance and compliance projects

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Risk Management, Compliance, Law, or related disciplines preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance or risk management within the non-life insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, risk assessment and risk management processes, and corporate governance.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory environments and internal business needs, ensuring the organization remains compliant
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address compliance issues promptly and implement effective corrective actions.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Team oriented and able to work collaboratively and effectively with business clients and other Legal and Compliance department members.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and a strong work ethic with an ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Compliance Manager to join our team. This role is essential in designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive compliance framework, ensuring adherence to governance and internal control standards, and driving the development of effective compliance strategies across the organisation.

The individual will support the Singapore business teams on compliance-related matters through close collaboration with the Sompo global Legal & Compliance Department and other business units (Management, Underwriting, Multinational Team, etc.) as necessary

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Program Management

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company's compliance programs, including adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Oversee Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) activities, including adherence to screening guidelines, company-wide screenings, conducting due diligence & KYC, performing regulatory checks and monitoring of transactions and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and implement Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance initiatives, including awareness campaigns, incident management, and resolution of breaches.
• Monitor the effectiveness of established compliance processes and controls and recommend and implement enhancements.

Policy Development and Review

• Partner with Legal Department to assess the impact of new acts, regulations, and guidelines, ensuring timely implementation and communication to stakeholders.
• Conduct reviews and updates of corporate policies and procedures, maintaining a structured timeline for revisions.
• Monitor and manage timelines for the periodic review and update of policies and procedures.

Compliance Training and Awareness

• Develop and manage compliance training programs for internal staff, including Board of Management (BOM) and Board of Directors (BOD).
• Maintain comprehensive training documentation to ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Liaison and Reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators (e.g., MAS) and the Sompo Group on compliance consultations, inspections, and reporting.
• Support regional and group-level compliance initiatives, including alignment with group policies, reporting, and consultation on group-wide compliance strategies.
• Compile and submit documentation for statutory authorities and internal reporting.
• Ensure timely responses to due diligence and submission deadlines.

Corporate Governance

• Support the Corporate Secretary with various Management, Board and Board Committees, including Compliance Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Board of Directors to coordinate corporate meetings, including preparation of materials, minutes etc.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support ad hoc governance and compliance projects

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Risk Management, Compliance, Law, or related disciplines preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance or risk management within the non-life insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, risk assessment and risk management processes, and corporate governance.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory environments and internal business needs, ensuring the organization remains compliant
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address compliance issues promptly and implement effective corrective actions.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Team oriented and able to work collaboratively and effectively with business clients and other Legal and Compliance department members.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and a strong work ethic with an ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.