Head of Compliance, Life Insurance

A stable insurer is looking for a well-rounded Head of Compliance and acts as KPIC.

Your new company

A stable insurer is looking for a well-rounded Head of Compliance to oversee all aspects of compliance and act as the KPIC.

Your new role

  • Lead and manage the Compliance function, including a small team of professionals.

  • Act as the KPIC under the Insurance Authority’s Fit and Proper Guidelines.

  • Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.

  • Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by the Insurance Authority and other relevant bodies.

  • Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory bodies, managing inspections, reporting, and correspondence.

  • Provides strategic compliance advice to senior management and business units.

  • Oversee the FCC framework, including AML/CFT policies, transaction monitoring, and suspicious transaction reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline;
  • Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CAMS) are a plus.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance within the insurance or financial services industry, with strong exposure to both regulatory compliance and FCC.
  • Proven experience in dealing with regulators and acting as KPIC or equivalent.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

What you'll get in return

  • A leadership role in a stable insurer with long-term career development.

  • Opportunity to shape and strengthen the compliance culture.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role or would like to consult about other professional career opportunities within the insurance industry, please send your CV in Microsoft Word format to winifred.tsang@hays.com.hk

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Insurance
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Insurance
Ref:
1279810

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Winifred Tsang, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: 22307439

Similar jobs to Head of Compliance, Life Insurance

  • Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst (Contract)

    BA/ Senior BA
    HongKongNeg.
  • Senior Manager, Operational Risk and Internal Control, Life Insurance

    A life insurer is seeking a senior risk professional for internal control review and testing.
    HongKong
  • Product Development (Saving) Senior Manager, Life Insurance

    A life insurer is looking for a product development professional specialising in saving products.
    HongKong
  • Internal Audit, Life Insurance

    A top-tier life insurer is looking for a business audit candidate to manage a team including IT audit.
    HongKong
  • Head of Internal Audit, Insurance

    A life insurer is looking for a senior internal auditor to lead the function.
    HongKong