Risk Management & Governance Senior Executive (1 year contract) - Toa Payoh

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management & Governance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures to manage third-party risks.
• Conduct risk assessments and due diligence on third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and evaluate governance risks, investment risk, risk management, and business continuity risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (compliance, legal, finance, and business units) to enhance risk governance processes.
• Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior management and risk committees.

Third-Party Administration (TPA) Risk Oversight:

• Oversee and manage relationships with TPAs, ensuring service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met.
• Assess financial, operational, and reputational risks posed by external service providers.
• Ensure TPAs adhere to regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS, ISO, GDPR, etc.) and industry best practices.
• Conduct periodic audits, control checks, and compliance reviews for third-party vendors.
• Work closely with procurement, IT, and compliance teams to evaluate vendor risk exposure and implement mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:

• Stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging risks in risk governance and third-party oversight.
• Ensure all risk-related incidents and breaches are reported, investigated, and remediated.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain documentation and records to support regulatory reporting and board presentations.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in risk management, governance, compliance, or third-party risk oversight.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (MAS, GDPR, PDPA, ISO 27001, COSO, Basel, etc.).
• Experience in third-party risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in risk analytics, reporting dashboards, and control frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and quantify risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in insurance, financial services, or a regulated industry.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) are a plus.
• Familiarity with TPA agreements, vendor management, and operational risk controls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-regulatory environment with evolving risk requirements.

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