Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

VP, Legal & Compliance

 Job Description:

VP, Legal & Compliance – Global Insurance Broker (HHW Clients)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Develop and implement robust compliance frameworks aligned with insurance brokerage and HNW client advisory standards.

  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior management on regulatory risks, governance, and business expansion initiatives.

  • Manage relationships with regulators, external counsel, and key stakeholders across global markets.

  • Ensure adherence to AML/CFT, data privacy, client suitability, and cross-border regulatory requirements.

  • Establish and maintain internal policies, controls, and monitoring programs to support business growth.


Requirements

  • 10+ years of legal and/or compliance experience within insurance brokerage, wealth management, or financial services.

  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to HNW / UHNW client advisory and cross-border distribution.

  • Proven leadership experience managing regional or global legal & compliance teams.

  • Demonstrated ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory risk management.

  • Experience engaging with regulators and managing complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance matters.

  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and strategic influencing skills.

  • High integrity, strong judgment, and ability to operate in a fast-growth entrepreneurial environment.

  Required Skills:

Compliance