About 1291 Group

1291 Group provides tailored life insurance and wealth protection solutions, helping high-net-worth families and their professional advisers safeguard legacies across generations.

Founded in Zurich in 2000 and named after the historic founding of the Swiss Confederation, we embody independence, protection, and adherence to the rule of law. Licensed in over 35 jurisdictions with offices in more than 10 locations worldwide, our team of over 100 specialists brings global expertise with local insight. We partner closely with families and their trusted advisers (tax lawyers, trustees, private bankers, external asset managers, wealth planners, and accountants) – never managing assets ourselves, but providing seamless, compliant insurance-based structures that integrate with existing plans.

The Role

We are seeking a Case Manager for our Singpaore office to manage the full operational workflow of life insurance cases, with a strong focus on HNW and PPLI business. The role covers application setup, case processing, and policy servicing, ensuring accurate documentation, timely progression, and full regulatory and internal compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Support Sales Partners in providing tailored insurance-based solutions to high-net-worth (HNW) clients.
Manage end-to-end life insurance case administration, ensuring efficient execution of applications, including close liaison with insurance carriers and international business partners.
Act as the key operational point of contact throughout the application process, guiding stakeholders on required documentation, timelines, and next steps.
Prepare product illustrations, comparisons, and supporting materials for client presentations.
Review application forms and supporting documentation (including KYC/AML information and financial evidence) for completeness and accuracy, maintaining up-to-date records in CRM and workflow tools.
Arrange medical examinations and coordinate underwriting requirements with insurers and third-party providers to support timely case decisions.
Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards, including Singapore insurance and AML/CTF requirements, FATCA/CRS and insurer‑specific requirements, maintaining audit‑ready files at all times.
Provide after-sales policy servicing support, including premium processing coordination, policy delivery, and policy endorsements or amendments.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, insurance, law, or a related discipline.
3–7 years of experience in life insurance operations, new business/case management, underwriting support, or sales operations, ideally in HNW or international life insurance.
Solid understanding of life insurance documentation standards, case workflows, and underwriting coordination.
Experience with PPLI or other sophisticated HNW insurance solutions is a strong advantage.
Knowledge of corporate and trust structures and documentation (e.g. company registers, trust deeds, board resolutions, account opening documents) is highly desirable.
Excellent written and spoken English (must), Mandarin is an advantage.
Strong organisational skills, high accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast‑paced environment.
Client‑centric, proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively across time zones.
Flexible, resilient, and hands‑on, with a willingness to support different operational areas where needed.

What We Offer

A full-time position within a respected, independent global firm committed to protecting our clients wealth.
The opportunity to help build and shape our growing Singapore office and play a visible role in the development of our business in the region.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
You will join a close-knit team of specialists committed to discretion and precision. Your professional growth will be encouraged through meaningful responsibilities and thoughtful guidance as we work alongside high-net-worth families and their professional advisers to protect wealth across generations.

To apply, please submit your CV and a concise cover note explaining your interest in this role to [HIDDEN TEXT].

By submitting your application for this role, you consent to the processing of your personal data by 1291 Group in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Information provided by applicants will be kept confidential and will be used exclusively for recruitment purposes. You have the right to access, correct or request the deletion of your personal data at any time.

We value discretion, integrity, and long-term partnerships in all that we do.

Case Manager/ Sales & Operations Manager (HNW), Singapore