Director, Distribution Governance and Risk management, Asia

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Job Description:

Job purpose

This role is responsible for developing and implementing the governance and operating framework for Sun Life bancassurance in Asia as a first line of defense function. The role will also play a pivotal role in overseeing risks tied to how policies are sold (agents, bank partners, digital, etc.), ensuring compliance, preventing fraud/mis-selling, and protecting the company's reputation by managing new risks associated with any change in distribution models, while ensuring fair customer outcomes and profitable growth across complex omnichannel networks.

Major accountabilities

• Lead the articulation and effective implementation of the distribution risk governance framework (i.e. operating guidelines and associated policies) for the Bancassurance partnerships and Agency channel.  

• Lead regional efforts to uplift BUs capabilities in collaboration with other regional expertise around identifying, assessing, mitigating and managing distribution risk. Work closely with the local distribution teams to embed a risk-aware culture across the organization (incl influencing relevant bank partners)

• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and relevant committees. Act as the main point of contact for risk management queries related to distribution in Asia

• Co-develop and implement competency frameworks to ensure distributors meet regulatory and company requirements in collaboration with the training teams

Specialized knowledge

• Up-to-date understanding of market dynamics and regulatory landscape for financial services and Banca in the region, and ability to synthesize the dynamics into concise inputs for informed decision making.

• Strong knowledge of risk assessment frameworks, regulatory compliance, and distribution processes.

• Ability to build trusted, strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Analytical skills with the ability to assess complex data and identify risks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting

• Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly, deliver persuasive presentations, and represent Sun Life with authority to diverse audiences.

Qualification

• University degree in Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within the financial service and life insurance industry.

• Deep expertise and in-depth knowledge of Banca in insurance or banks are required.

• Strong data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

• Excellent written, verbal communication and data-visualization skills.

• Good influencing skills.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity.

Job Category:

Sales - Distribution Support

Posting End Date:

14/06/2026