Key Responsibilities

Distributor Due Diligence & Onboarding Governance

Conduct end-to-end due diligence on insurance distributors (e.g., brokers, financial advisers, banks), including assessment, validation, and documentation.
Review submissions for completeness and quality identify and escalate risks, gaps, and red flags.
Maintain audit-ready documentation, including checklists, approvals, and decision logs.
Coordinate with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Financial Crime teams to obtain required reviews and approvals.

Distribution Agreements - Execution Support

Support the contracting and execution of distribution agreements.
Manage agreement workflows, including document circulation, version control, and signatures.
Liaise with Legal and business stakeholders to ensure completion of agreements and supporting documents.
Maintain a contracting tracker, providing regular updates on status, owners, and timelines.

Partner Governance Management

Plan and facilitate governance meetings with distribution partners (e.g., quarterly/biannual reviews).
Prepare governance materials covering performance, risk updates, incidents, and key decisions.
Document meeting minutes, track actions, and ensure timely follow-through to closure.
Maintain governance records including action logs and decision tracking.

Reporting, Controls & Continuous Improvement

Deliver clear reporting on onboarding status, due diligence outcomes, and governance activities.
Enhance templates, trackers, and governance processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and governance frameworks.

Requirement:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Finance, Law, Risk/Compliance, or a related field.
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in insurance distribution, governance, onboarding, third-party risk, or compliance-related roles.
Excellent due diligence capability with attention to detail and structured assessment approach.
Proven stakeholder management experience across internal and external parties.
Familiarity with distributor contracting processes and Legal coordination.
Experience preparing materials for senior stakeholders or governance forums.
Understanding of regulatory requirements in insurance distribution.

Manager, Distribution Governance and Excellence l 8-month contract