Executive Director, Local Market Risk Management, Asia

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

. Establish, enhance, and continuously improve risk management capabilities in assigned local markets under RGA’s Enterprise Risk Management framework .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeHong Kong • Hong KongLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Enterprise Risk Management, with a strong focus on risk governance, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in analytical problem-solving and project management, with fluency in English and Mandarin, and knowledge of local regulatory requirements.

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Enterprise Risk ManagementRisk GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical Problem-SolvingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentRisk Control Self-AssessmentsKey Risk IndicatorsEmerging RisksAnalytical SkillsProject Management SkillsBudget ManagementResource SchedulingTechnical Issue ResolutionOperational Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkCustomer Service OrientationAbility to Manage Multiple TasksAbility to Drive Conclusions

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsPresentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Enterprise Risk Management Designation

Industry Keywords

Risk Management FrameworkRisk AppetiteRisk ToleranceLocal RegulationsRisk Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, enhance, and continuously improve risk management capabilities in assigned local markets under RGA’s Enterprise Risk Management framework
Provide independent oversight of relevant local-market risks in accordance with RGA’s Risk Appetite and Tolerance Framework
Establish and maintain risk management governance, policies, and practices aligned with corporate and legal-entity requirements and local regulations
Work with stakeholders across country, regional, and corporate functions to maintain governance alignment and compliance
Support local-market management and the Regional Chief Risk Officer in promoting an effective risk culture
Lead implementation and operation of the ERM program in local markets in collaboration with Regional Financial and Operational Risk Management teams
Lead adoption of corporate risk governance while considering local regulatory requirements
Support identification, assessment, and management of local-market risks as an independent function
Lead local risk-related communications to regional risk management
Implement regional and corporate risk management initiatives locally
Run local Risk Committees, strengthen risk oversight, and escalate issues to regional risk management
Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and orders and lead development of a forward-looking compliance risk framework
Coordinate with Regional Financial and Operational Risk Managers on transaction risk assessment and risk management activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related field
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in enterprise risk management or related fields of relevant experience
Fluent English and Mandarin language skills (verbal and written) required
Business-level Korean language skills an added advantage
Recognized enterprise risk management designation preferred
Experience with risk and control self-assessments, emerging risks, and key risk indicators
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent ability to drive to conclusions and deliver results on a timely basis
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational issues
Advanced project management skills, including evaluating objectives, scope feasibility, resource scheduling, and budget management
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously amid changing priorities
Ability to foster a collaborative, teamwork-oriented, and customer-service-focused environment
Strong PC and technical skills, including spreadsheets and presentation software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world
Respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought
Vast, endless career potential
AI-assisted personalized job recommendations, automated interview scheduling, experience-based candidate evaluation, and real-time chatbot answers during preliminary screening
Personal support from an RGA recruiter throughout the hiring process