Head of Legal, Compliance and Risk Management
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Overview:
Intelligent Solutions has partnered with a leading Insurance Brokerage firm in the UAE to hire a Head of Legal Compliance & Risk Management. This senior role reports directly to the CEO and serves as a key strategic advisor ensuring the business operates within legal regulatory and governance frameworks while safeguarding its reputation and supporting growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal and compliance guidance to the CEO Board and senior management aligning business strategies with regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs covering AML sanctions KYC CDD data protection governance and risk management.
- Oversee contracts and agreements (review drafting negotiation) and introduce standard templates to streamline processes.
- Establish integrated governance frameworks and lead Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) covering operational financial legal strategic and reputational risks.
- Act as Board Secretary: organize meetings ensure compliance with governance standards manage board papers minutes resolutions and corporate filings.
- Manage regulatory relationships inquiries and audits; ensure timely and accurate reporting to regulators and the board.
- Lead AML and sanctions compliance programs including transaction monitoring client screening and suspicious activity reporting.
- Oversee data protection cybersecurity and information security frameworks staying ahead of evolving threats and regulations.
- Conduct ongoing regulatory and market research providing insights on emerging risks industry trends and legislative changes.
- Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct through training awareness programs and proactive risk mitigation.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders including regulators auditors legal advisors and government authorities.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelors degree (legal strategic or general management discipline); Insurance qualifications preferred.
- 10 years experience in legal compliance governance and risk management ideally in the insurance/reinsurance sector.
- Strong exposure to developed regulatory regimes; MEA/UAE experience preferred; Arabic language is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in board facilitation and governance frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of AML sanctions data protection and risk management practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with strong negotiation and intercultural competence.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical problem-solving and leadership skills.
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