Lead with Purpose
Build your future with us. At Daiichi Life, we empower every colleague to lead vibrant, positive and fulfilling lives as part of our team.
We believe that the ideas and strengths of each individual form the foundation of our Purpose. Together, they drive the impact we create for society.
To achieve this, we are committed to offering diverse opportunities and experiences, ensuring that working with us is not only meaningful but also rewarding.
Building Careers, Creating Impact
At Daiichi Life, every employee plays a vital role in fulfilling our Purpose – the reason behind our existence in society, and living our Values. We are committed to supporting our people and strengthening the foundation of our Group through opportunities built around four key pillars:
Grow
We believe growth goes beyond promotions. it’s about learning, skill-building, and personal development. We support your journey through:
Protect
We strive to create a safe, fair, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our responsibility extends to the communities we serve. Through impactful CSR initiatives, we give back and drive positive change for society and the environment.
Belong
We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where diverse perspectives spark innovation and shared success. Beyond work, we build connections through social activities, team events, and experiences that strengthen relationships and engagement.
Be Well
We believe well-being is essential to meaningful work and a fulfilling life. Through initiatives that nurture mental, physical, and emotional health, we encourage balance, self-care, and the ability to thrive both professionally and personally.
Discover where you belong
Explore the diverse teams that power our success.
Market Development & APAC Strategy
Driving growth strategies and market planning to unlock opportunities across Asia Pacific
Regional Strategy
Aligning regional priorities for consistent success across markets in Asia Pacific
Sales & Channel Management
Building and optimizing distribution strategies to connect markets with customers
Business Transformation
Transforming customer journeys through digital innovation and operational excellence
Risk, Legal & Compliance
Guiding markets across Asia Pacific with robust governance and regulatory expertise to ensure trust
Finance & Actuarial
Delivering financial insights and actuarial support to strengthen market performance
Planning
Translating strategy into action through planning, governance, and performance oversight across the region
Asset Management
Strengthening investment and asset liability management capabilities to optimise returns and support business growth
Human Resources, Accounting & Admin
Empowering talent and fostering high performance culture and operational excellence
Internal Audit
Providing independent assurance and insights to strengthen governance across the region
Technology
Delivering secure, scalable technology solutions to power markets and future growth
We are seeking a Head, Agency & FA Channels to join our Sales & Channel Management Group (SMG) in Singapore. This role will lead regional Agency and Financial Adviser (FA) transformation initiatives across Daiichi Life Asia Pacific, partnering closely with regional functions and business units to build productive, professional, and sustainable distribution channels. The successful candidate will drive channel strategies from design through implementation, ensuring adoption, execution, and measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Transformation Roadmaps and Channel Architecture
- Own Agency and FA transformation strategies, roadmaps, and outcomes for assigned markets.
- Shape channel architecture, segmentation, operating models, and sustainable economics.
- Translate strategic priorities into structured initiatives, milestones, governance frameworks, and ownership plans.
Enhance Productivity and Force Quality
- Lead Core Financial Consultant (FC) and FA productivity uplift.
- Strengthen recruitment quality, activation, retention, and professional sales practices.
- Improve quality business, persistency, and field governance through effective management systems.
Strengthen Leadership and Distribution Management
- Develop Agency leaders, Business Directors, and management capabilities.
- Build leadership pipelines, improve spans of control, and strengthen coaching and execution accountability.
- Support the adoption of relevant playbooks, development pathways, and performance disciplines.
Drive Market Execution and Governance
- Lead business diagnostics and partner with business units on high-impact transformation initiatives.
- Align stakeholders, address implementation challenges, and escalate risks through established governance processes.
- Capture market learnings and transform successful practices into scalable regional assets.
Deliver Sustainable Business Outcomes
- Drive improvements in productivity, recruitment quality, activation, and the mix of active and core representatives.
- Strengthen leadership bench strength, span of control, persistency, and quality business outcomes.
- Monitor FA channel performance and sustainable channel economics
What We’re Looking For
- University degree or equivalent relevant professional experience. Postgraduate or professional qualifications are advantageous.
- At least 15 years of substantial Agency and/or Financial Adviser leadership experience in the life insurance industry at local or regional level.
- Strong knowledge of agency architecture, segmentation, recruitment, activation, productivity, leadership systems, and persistency.
- Proven ability to lead field transformation initiatives and influence senior business-unit stakeholders.
- Strong commercial and analytical ability to connect field activity with business economics and customer outcomes.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, change leadership, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Ability to translate strategy into clear accountabilities, operating rhythms, and measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated outcome ownership, enterprise collaboration, and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong analytical discipline, practical execution capabilities, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Sound judgement and the ability to provide constructive challenge.
- Willingness to travel regionally when required.
About Daiichi Life Asia Pacific
Daiichi Life Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.is the regional headquarters of the Tokyo-based Daiichi Life Group, a globally market-leading life insurance group with subsidiaries and affiliates across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Established in Singapore in 2015 as the regional hub for the Asia Pacific region, we are dedicated to managing and supporting group companies with a view to widening and deepening its regional footprint.
Daiichi Life’s regional expansion began in 2007 in Vietnam. Successive entries into other Asian markets followed through acquisitions of life insurance players, joint ventures and the establishment of greenfield companies. Today, Daiichi Life serves a wide range of retail and corporate customers across Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, India and Indonesia. We also work with diverse distribution partners, including banks, financial advisors, brokers and proprietary agents, to provide customers with products and services for a brighter and more secure future.
Position Summary
Based in Singapore, the Senior Manager – Brand & Communications will lead the development and execution of branding and external communications strategy across the Asia Pacific region. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with regional coordination responsibilities, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand presence across all APAC markets.
The role balances alignment with global brand guidelines and appropriate local adaptation to address market nuances. By driving regional branding initiatives and managing public relations, media relations and corporate reputation programmes, this position plays a critical role in strengthening brand awareness and credibility while supporting the company’s strategic objectives across Asia Pacific.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Asia Pacific branding strategy aligned with the global brand vision and values.
- Drive brand awareness and equity across the region through integrated campaigns and initiatives that resonate across diverse markets.
- Serve as the regional brand custodian, ensuring corporate branding guidelines and visual identity standards are applied consistently across all APAC business units.
- Ensure all marketing and communications materials maintain a consistent, high-quality brand image while guiding local teams on appropriate adaptation for cultural and market relevance.
- Raise the profile and visibility of Daiichi Life Asia Pacific by designing and overseeing regional external communications initiatives, including public relations campaigns, media relations, social media management, crisis communications and corporate reputation management programmes.
- Craft press releases, media statements and thought leadership content to enhance the company’s profile and stakeholder trust across Asia Pacific.
- Oversee Daiichi Life Asia Pacific’s corporate website, ensuring timely, accurate and brand-consistent communication.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists and PR agencies across the region.
- Act as a regional spokesperson when appropriate and coordinate press events, media interviews and speaking opportunities in collaboration with local market teams to ensure unified and positive messaging.
- Liaise regularly with global branding and communications colleagues at the Japan headquarters to align regional plans with corporate strategy and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with country-level marketing and communications leaders across all business units in Asia Pacific, providing guidance, resources and best practices to support effective and on-brand local execution.
- Monitor and analyse brand performance and media coverage across APAC, including brand awareness metrics, media sentiment and campaign ROI.
- Provide periodic reports and insights to regional leadership and headquarters, using data to demonstrate impact, inform decision-making and continuously improve branding and communications strategies.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA would be advantageous.
- 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in branding, marketing communications or corporate communications, preferably within the financial services or life insurance industry.
- Proven track record in developing and executing successful multi-market brand strategies and external communications campaigns in a regional capacity.
- Experience working in a multinational, matrix organisation. Familiarity with Japanese corporate culture and business practices would be an advantage.
- Strong experience in media relations, public relations, social media management, crisis communications and managing PR agencies.
- Experience overseeing corporate websites and digital communication channels, ensuring content accuracy, brand consistency and governance standards.
- Strategic vision with strong execution capability in regional brand and communications leadership.
- Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across stakeholders without direct authority.
- Data-driven mindset with experience in brand and media performance measurement.
- Creative yet disciplined approach, balancing innovation with brand and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborative and relationship-oriented working style with strong influencing skills.
- Proactive, resilient and comfortable operating in a regional environment.
We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Finance workstream for IFRS 17 across our Mekong business units. This role will oversee both implementation and ongoing reporting, while driving consistency and governance across the region.
Key Responsibilities
IFRS 17 Finance Leadership
- Lead technical accounting design and implementation of IFRS 17
- Define accounting policies and methodologies aligned with IFRS 17 and IFRS 9
- Ensure finance systems and reporting structures meet IFRS 17 requirements
- Act as the key liaison across finance, actuarial, IT, and external stakeholders
Reporting & Financial Oversight
- Oversee IFRS 17 reporting processes, controls, and disclosures
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements
- Provide guidance on complex accounting treatments (e.g., CSM, P&L attribution)
- Support regional and group reporting consistency
Operations & Governance
- Establish and oversee IFRS 17 finance operations (including shared services)
- Implement governance frameworks and robust controls
- Drive continuous process improvement and standardisation
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with regional and local business units on accounting matters
- Provide insights linking financial performance and business drivers
- Support senior management with clear communication of technical topics
Regional Initiatives
- Contribute to finance transformation and IFRS-related projects
- Support system upgrades, regulatory changes, and process enhancements
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in the field of life insurance in Asia Pacific countries
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience managing a team is preferred
- Prior experience managing offshore or regional teams is an advantage
- Strong hands-on experience in IFRS 17 & IFRS 9 implementation and post-go-live operations
- Deep understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including reporting, controls, and disclosures
- Ability to interpret and resolve complex technical accounting issues
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to connect accounting results to business performance
- Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in regional roles or multi-entity environments is highly preferred
- Experience engaging with external auditors and regulators
- Prior exposure to IFRS 17 disclosures and audit reviews post-implementation
We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Financial Risk to join our Risk Management team in Singapore.
This role provides strategic risk management support across the Asia Pacific region, helping to strengthen financial risk oversight, support business growth initiatives, and promote effective risk management practices across business units. You will work closely with regional, local, and Group stakeholders to provide risk insights, support business decision-making, and ensure alignment with Group risk management standards.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Risk Management
- Support quarterly Asia Pacific Risk Committee reporting to Asia Pacific Management and Group senior leadership.
- Identify and assess risk trends and considerations relating to business performance, solvency, and macroeconomic developments.
- Validate annual business plans, material policy changes, and business initiatives, including new products and reinsurance arrangements.
- Support the development and enhancement of regional risk management frameworks, ensuring alignment with Group risk policies.
Business Growth & Risk Advisory
- Act as the regional specialist for Credit Risk and Asset-Liability Management (ALM) across Mekong business units.
- Assign internal credit ratings and monitor credit risk exposures.
- Support ALM strategies while ensuring alignment with Group risk principles and strategy.
- Provide risk management support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other business growth initiatives.
- Lead monitoring of Capital Markets and risk developments across the Mekong region.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Group functions to support the implementation of Group-wide initiatives and requirements across the region.
- Facilitate engagement and communication among Group and regional stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- Foster alignment and understanding of financial risk matters across Group, regional, and local stakeholders.
Projects & Strategic Initiatives
- Lead and support strategic and ad hoc projects as required.
- Contribute to the continuous enhancement of risk management frameworks, standards, and practices across business units.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree and above.
- At least 5 years of experience in the life insurance or investment industry.
- Strong understanding of macroeconomics, financial markets, solvency regimes, and life insurance products within the Asia Pacific region.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and presentation skills, particularly in Finance, Asset-Liability Management (ALM), and Credit Risk.
- Ability to align Group strategy and objectives with local market considerations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and markets.
- Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset and the resilience to achieve results despite challenges.
- Progress towards, or possession of, professional qualifications in Actuarial Science, Investment Management, or Financial Risk Management would be an advantage.
We are seeking a Senior Officer, Planning to join our Planning team in Singapore.
This role supports business performance management, strategic business planning, corporate governance, and regional coordination activities across the organization. You will work closely with stakeholders across business units and head office to support business planning processes, performance monitoring, board governance requirements, and key corporate initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Business Performance Management
- Support the development of regional business units’ strategic business plans to ensure continued growth and profitability.
- Support the formulation and setting of KPIs for business units and DLAP through close coordination with headquarters and various business units.
- Support the development of performance monitoring rules and tracking of actual results.
- Deliver high-quality management reports and insightful analysis to various stakeholders.
- Support reporting frameworks to ensure high-quality management information delivery and efficient work processes in close collaboration with other teams.
- Support the development and implementation of performance management (KPI) frameworks for regional business units as well as DLAP.
Strategic Business Planning
- Apply cross-functional understanding of the business to align with the Strategy Group and other related functional groups/departments in the execution of projects in order to support and achieve the KPI goals of the business units.
- Support the development of business plans for existing markets by consolidating relevant market information and analysing the current situation of business units across the region.
Corporate Governance & Board Management
- Ensure strict adherence to DLAP board governance requirements imposed by local authorities.
- Actively develop, maintain, fine-tune and communicate the DLAP authority table.
- Organise regular board-level meetings, communications and material preparation.
- Prepare and file regulatory updates for DLAP board members.
- Coordinate board meeting schedules with various stakeholders.
- Ensure timely preparation of board materials.
- Maintain the DLAP authority table and resolution register.
Corporate Coordination & Administration
- Coordinate the DLAP corporate schedule for key events across headquarters and regional business units.
- Update and share the DLAP corporate schedule.
- Maintain the DLAP authority table and resolution register.
Projects & Regional Initiatives
- Contribute to group initiatives.
- Organise and support working conferences and internal meetings
- Support planning-related tasks and ad hoc projects as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree and above.
- Experience in management reporting, including work involving Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in the life insurance or financial services industry.
- Strong analytical, organisational and coordination skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance competing business requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management, facilitation and influencing skills across diverse groups.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with stakeholders across functions and markets.
- Good understanding of business strategy and the ability to consider both regional and local impacts in decision-making.
- Self-motivated and resilient, with a proactive mindset and commitment to achieving results
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