Director, Operational Risk Management, APAC

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.
Position overview
The Director, Operational Risk Management, APAC provides supervision of the Operational Risk Management framework and its effective implementation across the APAC business. Working closely with business, functional and risk leaders, the role strengthens governance and controls, enhances operational resilience, drives process improvement, and enables informed, risk-based decision-making.
Responsibilities
Support implementation of the Operational Risk Management framework, risk management strategy, and governance standards
Lead key operational risk management programs, including Program Insight/RCA, KRIs, operational risk incident management
Improve control effectiveness through risk assessments, control testing, process reviews, and timely remediation of identified issues
Strengthen business continuity, crisis management, and operational resilience through planning, testing, and continuous improvement in partnership with country risk leaders, functional experts and enterprise colleagues
Provide operational risk evaluations and assessments for transactional risk assessment
Partner with business leaders to identify emerging risks and implement practical mitigation strategies
Deliver clear, actionable risk insights and reporting to senior management and risk committees regarding to Operational Risk
Foster a strong risk culture through stakeholder engagement, coaching, and guidance
Collaborate and develop local risk teams while driving operational risk and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor or Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, Actuarial Science and/or equivalent experience
Professional qualifications (ie. GARP, PRM, FRM, or CII) in related field is preferred
Minimum 10+ years' experience of operational risk, audit, resilience experience within related reinsurance or insurance industry
Advanced understanding risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations
Strong influencing and excellent communication skills. Proven stakeholder management and change management capabilities
Ability to translate complex risks into practical business solutions and executive-level reporting
Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems
Guides, influences, and persuades others either internally in other areas or externally with customers or agencies
Ability to make timely and effective decisions
Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced skills in Excel, SharePoint, Power BI and PowerPoint
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What you can expect from RGA:
Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
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