Associate Director, Compliance (1-Year Contract)

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A brief overview
This person will be based in Hong Kong and responsible for supporting the Head of Compliance, Hong Kong & Singapore, to ensure RGA operates in accordance with the group policies and local regulatory requirements in Hong Kong and Singapore.

What you will do

• Support the preparation and execution of compliance plan for Hong Kong and Singapore
• Monitor regulatory developments, prepare impact assessments, and support implementation of required actions for new regulations
• Carry out day-to-day compliance activities, including regulatory filings, compliance checks, issue tracking, record keeping and follow-up on action items
• Coordinate and track remediation of internal audit findings, working with relevant stakeholders to support timely closure of agreed actions
• Coordinate preparation of regulatory inspections or external reviews, including information collection, document tracking and follow-up on requests
• Ensure reporting and compliance obligations are adequately monitored and managed through the use of a compliance calendar
• Assist with the identification of risks that potentially exposes RGA to regulatory or other legal sanctions, client complaints, adverse publicity or litigation or otherwise adversely affect the Branches of RGA
• Identify, assess, and escalate compliance issues, control gaps, and emerging risks, and support the development of remediation actions
• Coordinate review of compliance related policies, rules and manuals. Work closely with Head of Compliance, senior management and in-house legal counsel to assure that the Branches manages legal/litigation risks
• Handle administration works of the compliance team
• Provide compliance advisory support to business functions on regulatory obligations, internal policies, governance requirements, and compliance risk matters
• Liaise with regional and group compliance teams to ensure alignment with group policies, standards, and reporting requirements
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives to promote a strong compliance culture across the Branch

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience as a risk or compliance professional within a financial institution
• Degree qualified; professional qualifications in accounting, audit or law are highly regarded. IT knowledge is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong and Singapore insurance regulations, with practical insurance operations experience considered an advantage
• Analytical mindset with strong organizational skills; applied knowledge of data analytics is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and collaborative team player
• Ability to influence peers and senior management on compliance risk matters

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.