Manager, Distribution Governance and Excellence l 8-month contract

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.