Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management

• Develop and implement the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, risk taxonomy, risk assessment methodology, and risk reporting framework.
• Establish and monitor the company’s Risk Appetite Framework, including risk limits, thresholds, key risk indicators (KRIs), and escalation mechanisms.
• Maintain an independent view of the company‘s overall risk profile and emerging risks.

Compliance Management

• Establish and manage the Compliance Framework, Compliance Program, and Regulatory Obligations Register.
• Monitor regulatory compliance, identify breaches, track remediation actions, and report compliance status to senior management.
• Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Second Line of Defense Oversight

• Act as the independent second line of defense by challenging and overseeing risk and compliance activities performed by business units.
• Define risk governance standards, control expectations, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Ensure appropriate segregation between risk ownership, oversight, and internal audit responsibilities.

Risk Monitoring & Early Warning

• Insurance Risk
• Capital & Financial Risk
• Liquidity Risk
• Investment Risk
• Reinsurance Risk
• Operational Risk
• Technology & Cyber Risk
• Data & AI Risk
• Third-Party Risk
• Fraud Risk
• Reputational Risk
• Develop risk dashboards, management reports, and early warning mechanisms for Executive Management.

Operational Risk & Internal Control

• Implement operational risk management frameworks, incident reporting processes, control assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Monitor key risk indicators and control effectiveness.
• Analyze root causes of incidents and identify preventive actions.

Risk & Compliance by Design

• Participate in product development, business initiatives, operational processes, technology projects, partnerships, and transformation programs.
• Ensure key risks and compliance requirements are identified and addressed early in the design stage.

Digital Risk & Data Governance

• Support the digitalization of risk and compliance management through automation, dashboards, and integrated monitoring tools.
• Leverage data analytics to strengthen risk monitoring, compliance oversight, and decision-making capabilities.
• Provide oversight of technology, cybersecurity, data privacy, AI, cloud, and third-party risks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead the Risk Management & Compliance team.
• Develop talent, capabilities, governance standards, and risk awareness throughout the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and risk-informed decision-making.

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor‘s degree or above in: Risk Management/Insurance/Finance & Banking/Economics/Law Or related disciplines

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Control, Audit, or related functions within financial services.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in Risk Management and/or Compliance.
• Experience developing Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks, Risk Appetite Frameworks, Compliance Programs, or Three Lines of Defense models.
• Experience in non-life insurance is highly preferred.
• Experience building governance functions in a start-up, transformation, or newly established organization is a strong advantage.

Professional Expertise:

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Risk Appetite Frameworks
• Operational Risk Management
• Compliance Management
• Internal Controls
• Three Lines of Defense
• Risk Governance
• Understanding of: Insurance Risk/Capital & Solvency (RBC)/Reinsurance Risk/Technology & Cyber Risk/Data Governance & AI Risk/Regulatory Compliance

Skills & Competencies

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Compliance & Regulatory Management
• Risk Governance & Oversight
• Operational Risk & Internal Control
• Risk Analytics & Early Warning Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Independent Challenge & Decision Making
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Change Management