Orient Insurance PJSC is seeking an experienced Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist to join its Financial Services team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This position is suitable for a governance and compliance professional with extensive experience in the UAE insurance industry , strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, and the ability to work with multiple regulatory authorities.
The successful candidate will support the organisation in maintaining effective governance and compliance frameworks, managing regulatory requirements, and strengthening risk and compliance practices across the business.
The Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist will be responsible for supporting and overseeing corporate governance and regulatory compliance activities.
The role involves working closely with senior management, internal stakeholders, regulators, branches, and subsidiaries to ensure business activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, governance standards, and internal policies.
The position also includes responsibility for supporting governance and compliance requirements for branches and subsidiaries operating outside the UAE.
The specialist will act as an important point of coordination between the organisation and relevant regulatory authorities.
Responsibilities may include:
Develop and support internal compliance awareness initiatives to help employees understand their responsibilities.
This may include providing training and updates covering regulatory developments, governance requirements, AML obligations, internal policies, and other relevant compliance matters.
Oversee and support governance and compliance frameworks for the company’s branches and subsidiaries outside the UAE.
The successful candidate will work with relevant teams to ensure overseas operations comply with applicable local regulations while remaining aligned with the organisation’s broader governance and compliance standards.
Candidates should have approximately 8–10 years of professional experience in Governance and Compliance , preferably with substantial experience within the UAE insurance industry .
Applicants should demonstrate:
Previous experience liaising with authorities such as CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA is particularly relevant to this position.
Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline .
A Master’s degree may be advantageous.
Relevant professional certifications in areas such as Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Risk Management, or Corporate Governance would also be beneficial.
The ideal candidate should possess:
Position: Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist
Company: Orient Insurance PJSC
Sector: Financial Services / Insurance
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 8–10 years
Specialisation: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
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