Head, VCC CoSec, Risk Management – Governance

Prudential plc

. Establish and maintain a robust governance framework across the Value Creation Centre and its legal entities .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeKuala Lumpur • MalaysiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance, with a strong focus on establishing governance frameworks and managing board processes. Proven ability to advise senior leadership and facilitate risk assessments while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

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Corporate GovernanceEnterprise Risk ManagementCompliance ManagementBoard AdministrationRegulatory Governance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Governance Framework DesignRisk AssessmentBoard Meeting ManagementLegal Entity ManagementBusiness Continuity ManagementAudit CoordinationGovernance Documentation MaintenanceRisk Mitigation PlanningDecision Authority MatrixCompliance Dashboard Development

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementAdvisory SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Secretary (CGI/ICSA)Certified Risk Management ProfessionalCorporate Governance Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Financial Services GovernanceInsuranceShared ServicesGCCVCCRegulatory AssessmentsGovernance StandardsEnterprise Risk RegisterControl EffectivenessGovernance Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain a robust governance framework across the Value Creation Centre and its legal entities
Advise the Chief of VCC, PSA/PTSI Boards, VCC Executive Committee, and senior stakeholders on governance, risk, compliance, and legal entity management
Serve as lead corporate secretary for VCC legal entities
Manage Board and Committee governance processes, including calendars, governance plans, agenda planning, paper reviews, board packs, meetings, minutes, resolutions, and action tracking
Maintain legal entity records, registers, delegated authorities, and governance documentation
Support Board effectiveness reviews and governance assessments
Design and maintain the VCC Governance Framework, policies, Terms of Reference, Decision Authority Matrix, Delegation of Authority frameworks, standards, and procedures
Establish and maintain the VCC risk management framework and enterprise risk register
Facilitate risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and Risk and Control Self-Assessments
Drive risk mitigation plans and present risk reports to leadership and Boards
Ensure adherence to Group policies, governance standards, and local regulatory requirements
Coordinate regulatory assessments, submissions, inspections, and engagements
Lead the VCC Governance, Risk & Compliance Forum and coordinate issue escalation and resolution
Prepare materials and recommendations for VCC EXCO and entity Boards
Own the VCC Business Continuity Management framework and coordinate resilience exercises
Coordinate internal and external audits, track findings and remediation, and monitor control effectiveness
Advise leadership on governance implications of strategic initiatives, new market onboarding, managed services, COE creation, and entity expansion
Deliver the Board governance operating model, governance framework and policies, risk register, compliance dashboard, reporting packs, business continuity framework, authority matrix, forum Terms of Reference, audit tracking, and annual governance and risk plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
12+ years of experience in Corporate Secretarial, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, or Financial Services Governance
Experience supporting Boards and senior executives
Experience within Insurance, Financial Services, Shared Services / GCC / VCC environments
Strong understanding of regulatory governance frameworks
Preferred: Chartered Secretary (CGI/ICSA)
Preferred: Certified Risk Management Professional
Preferred: Corporate Governance qualifications
Legal background advantageous
MBA or Master's degree preferred
Experience with board administration, governance frameworks, enterprise risk management, compliance, business continuity, audit, controls, and assurance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equality of opportunity and benefits for all who apply and perform work
Reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements
Career support and opportunities to Connect, Grow, and Succeed