Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate governance framework and policies across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements set by authorities, including CBUAE, SCA and other regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align the governance structure with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of governance systems to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain a strong understanding of local and international governance practices to ensure the company’s policies remain forward-thinking and effective.
• Oversee and ensure alignment of governance policies across branches and subsidiaries outside of the UAE, adhering to the respective local regulations and standards.

Compliance

• Ensure the company complies with UAE insurance laws, healthcare regulations, anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and standards set by CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA.
• Establish and oversee compliance monitoring and corrective action plans.
• Provide training and awareness programs to employees on compliance-related topics, regulatory changes, and industry updates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory audits, inspections, and inquiries from the regulators.
• Develop strong relationships with regulators and industry bodies to stay informed on evolving compliance expectations and foster collaboration.
• Oversee compliance frameworks for branches and subsidiaries outside of the UAE, ensuring adherence to their respective local laws and regulations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills to be successful

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Governance and Compliance, within the UAE insurance industry.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE insurance and healthcare regulations, governance frameworks, and risk management best practices.
• Bachelor’ s degree in Law, Finance, Risk or a related field. Master’s degree and/or professional certifications in compliance, AML, Risk, Governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make strategic decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior management, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in liaising with multiple UAE regulators, including CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA.
• Experience in managing GRC functions for international branches and subsidiaries, with knowledge of respective local regulatory landscapes.

What equips you for the role

• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a commitment to integrity and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and a collaborative mindset.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Company Industry

• BankingFinancial ServicesBroking

Department / Functional Area

• FinanceTreasury

Keywords

• Internal AuditComplianceSenior Compliance OfficerHead Of ComplianceSenior Regulatory Affairs ManagerSenior Risk AnalystGovernanceRegulatory Compliance Lead
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Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate governance framework and policies across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements set by authorities, including CBUAE, SCA and other regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align the governance structure with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of governance systems to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain a strong understanding of local and international governance practices to ensure the company’s policies remain forward-thinking and effective.
• Oversee and ensure alignment of governance policies across branches and subsidiaries outside of the UAE, adhering to the respective local regulations and standards.

Compliance

• Ensure the company complies with UAE insurance laws, healthcare regulations, anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and standards set by CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA.
• Establish and oversee compliance monitoring and corrective action plans.
• Provide training and awareness programs to employees on compliance-related topics, regulatory changes, and industry updates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory audits, inspections, and inquiries from the regulators.
• Develop strong relationships with regulators and industry bodies to stay informed on evolving compliance expectations and foster collaboration.
• Oversee compliance frameworks for branches and subsidiaries outside of the UAE, ensuring adherence to their respective local laws and regulations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills to be successful

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Governance and Compliance, within the UAE insurance industry.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE insurance and healthcare regulations, governance frameworks, and risk management best practices.
• Bachelor’ s degree in Law, Finance, Risk or a related field. Master’s degree and/or professional certifications in compliance, AML, Risk, Governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make strategic decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior management, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in liaising with multiple UAE regulators, including CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA.
• Experience in managing GRC functions for international branches and subsidiaries, with knowledge of respective local regulatory landscapes.

What equips you for the role

• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a commitment to integrity and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and a collaborative mindset.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Company Industry

• BankingFinancial ServicesBroking

Department / Functional Area

• FinanceTreasury

Keywords

• Internal AuditComplianceSenior Compliance OfficerHead Of ComplianceSenior Regulatory Affairs ManagerSenior Risk AnalystGovernanceRegulatory Compliance Lead
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