At AIA we've started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
It's about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. We need great Actuaries who want to be part of something bigger than finance alone. Because the better we can nurture our financial wellbeing as an organisation, the better we can support and make a difference for our customers when they need us most. By ensuring our products are well designed and priced, analysing business performance and ensuring proper management of insurance policies in-force, you're not just safeguarding AIA's financial wellbeing. You're securing a better future for the people and communities we serve - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
If that interests you, read on.
About The Role
AIA is seeking an experienced Senior Manager Governance & AML Lead(Employee Benefits & DPLK) to drive governance, compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and risk management initiatives within our Employee Benefits and Pension Fund (DPLK) business. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring that all operational, marketing, participant administration, investment, and customer service activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, Good Pension Fund Governance principles, and internal company policies. The successful candidate will play a critical role in strengthening governance frameworks, managing regulatory compliance, overseeing AML/CFT programs, and supporting sustainable business growth.
Roles & Responsibilities
Governance & Regulatory Compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks for the Employee Benefits and DPLK business.
- Conduct periodic reviews of policies, procedures, and operational controls to ensure regulatory compliance and governance effectiveness.
- Ensure adherence to OJK regulations, pension fund governance requirements, and internal company policies.
- Prepare governance and risk committee materials and provide insights to senior management.
- Translate regulatory changes into actionable internal policies, SOPs, control frameworks, and monitoring mechanisms.
AML, CFT & Financial Crime Management
- Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the AML/CFT program.
- Ensure the effectiveness of KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes.
- Monitor, assess, and escalate suspicious transactions and financial crime risks.
- Act as the AML Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Employee Benefits and DPLK businesses.
- Liaise with regulators and relevant authorities on AML and compliance-related matters.
Regulatory Management
- Perform regulatory monitoring, impact assessments, and gap analysis on new and existing regulations.
- Coordinate cross-functional implementation of regulatory changes.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and complete regulatory reporting requirements.
Risk Management & Controls
- Oversee the effectiveness of key controls across the Employee Benefits and DPLK business.
- Lead risk assessments, mitigation planning, and control improvement initiatives.
- Manage audit findings, compliance reviews, regulatory examinations, and remediation activities.
- Strengthen risk governance across operational, compliance, reputational, fraud, conduct, and third-party risk domains.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide strategic advice to business leaders on governance, compliance, AML, and risk-related matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree, preferable with major in Law, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration, or other relevant disciplines.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Employee Benefits, Pension Funds (DPLK), Financial Services Industry.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership or managerial experience.
- Proven track record in governance, compliance, AML/CFT, and risk management functions.
- Strong understanding of OJK regulations related to pension funds.
- Strategic thinker with strong risk-based decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to translate regulatory developments into practical business strategies.
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to present governance, AML, compliance, and risk matters to senior leadership and regulators.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change.
Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
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