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Sun Life

Global financial services for insurance, investments

Associate Director/Senior Manager - Control & Governance

Internal Audit & ControlsUpdated on Nov 9
Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Accounting, Operations Management, or a related discipline is required.
  • A minimum of 6–10 years of relevant experience in life insurance operations, operational risk, governance, compliance, audit, quality assurance, or control management is required.
  • A strong understanding of Life & Health insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, policy administration, and customer servicing, is required.
  • Knowledge of operational risk management principles, control frameworks, and governance practices is required.
  • Familiarity with Hong Kong insurance regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and market conduct expectations is required.
  • Experience in control testing, quality assurance, issue management, and remediation tracking is required.
  • Knowledge of AML/CFT, customer due diligence, data privacy, complaints handling, outsourcing governance, and operational resilience principles is required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required to identify root causes and assess control effectiveness.
  • Excellent report writing, governance reporting, and management information preparation skills are required.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are required to collaborate across Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions.
  • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment are required.

Responsibilities

  • Implement control framework requirements within assigned Operations domains by applying standards established by the C&G Lead, maintaining accurate control inventories and procedures, and assisting process owners in embedding appropriate and effective controls.
  • Coordinate control monitoring and first-line testing by conducting or coordinating scheduled reviews, assessing the adequacy of supporting evidence, documenting exceptions, and submitting proportionate corrective recommendations for management consideration.
  • Administer incident, issue, and remediation activities within the assigned scope by facilitating root-cause analysis, monitoring action plans and supporting evidence, challenging incomplete responses, and escalating material, recurring, or overdue matters to the C&G Lead.
  • Support regulatory, compliance, and audit readiness by coordinating information requests, verifying the completeness and accuracy of supporting evidence, and monitoring agreed actions under the direction of the C&G Lead and relevant subject-matter functions.
  • Prepare governance reporting and risk analysis by maintaining dashboards, key risk indicators, and committee materials; identifying emerging trends; and submitting recommendations for review and approval by the C&G Lead.
  • Promote control awareness and continuous improvement by providing guidance, communicating relevant lessons learned, and supporting process enhancements that strengthen control effectiveness while maintaining proportionate customer and operational outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional qualifications in insurance, risk management, compliance, audit, or governance disciplines are advantageous.

About the Company

Sun Life

Global financial services for insurance, investments

Sun Life provides a wide range of financial services worldwide, mainly through life and health insurance, financial planning, and investment solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. Its products work by collecting premiums for insurance coverage, fees for planning services, and returns on investments; these funds are used to pay claims, support financial planning advice, and generate investment gains. What sets Sun Life apart is its global presence across Canada, the United States, Asia, and Europe, plus a comprehensive product lineup and a focus on helping clients achieve financial security and healthier lives, rather than relying on a single product. The company aims to grow and manage wealth for clients while pursuing sustainability goals, including net zero emissions by 2050.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1865

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