Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Al Futtaim Private Company LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient Insurance PJSC in Dubai seeks a Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist to lead governance and regulatory compliance across the UAE and international branches. You will partner with senior management, regulators, and subsidiaries to ensure adherence to laws, standards, and internal policies.

Significant UAE insurance sector experience is required. The role involves coordinating regulatory audits, maintaining compliance monitoring processes, and driving AML and risk management

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional experience in Governance and Compliance.
• Preferably with substantial experience within the UAE insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of UAE insurance regulations.
• Experience liaising with UAE regulatory authorities.
• Certifications in Compliance, AML, Risk Management or Corporate Governance would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and oversee governance policies and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with UAE insurance laws and healthcare-related regulations.
• Coordinate with regulators and manage regulatory audits.
• Provide regulatory reporting and monitoring across branches and subsidiaries.
• Lead compliance training and awareness programs for staff.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

GRC

AML

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Finance/Risk Management

Master’s degree advantageous

Job description

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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance

• Develop, review, implement, and maintain corporate governance policies and frameworks across the organisation.
• Ensure governance practices are aligned with applicable UAE laws and regulatory requirements.
• Work with internal stakeholders to align governance structures with organisational objectives.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing governance processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare governance-related reports and updates for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Keep informed about developments in UAE and international corporate governance practices.
• Support consistent governance standards across international branches and subsidiaries.
• Ensure overseas operations consider the relevant regulatory requirements applicable within their respective jurisdictions.

Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable UAE insurance laws and healthcare-related regulatory requirements.
• Monitor requirements and guidance issued by relevant authorities, including CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA.
• Support the organisation’s compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements and related regulatory obligations.
• Establish and maintain compliance monitoring processes.
• Identify potential compliance gaps and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Review regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on business operations.

Regulatory Coordination

The specialist will act as an important point of coordination between the organisation and relevant regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting regulatory audits and inspections.
• Coordinating responses to regulatory enquiries.
• Preparing and reviewing information requested by regulators.
• Maintaining professional relationships with regulatory and industry bodies.
• Communicating regulatory changes to relevant business teams.
• Helping management understand new or evolving compliance obligations.

Compliance Training and Awareness

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.

International Branches and Subsidiaries

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.

Experience Requirements

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:

• Strong knowledge of UAE insurance regulations.
• Understanding of healthcare-related regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks.
• Experience with compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of risk-management practices.
• Knowledge of AML requirements.
• Experience working with UAE regulatory authorities.
• Experience supporting governance, risk, or compliance activities for international operations.

Previous experience liaising with authorities such as CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA is particularly relevant to this position.

Educational Qualifications

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.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Good judgement and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with regulators and senior management.
• Strong stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and regulatory requirements.
• High standards of professional integrity and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership skills and a proactive approach to compliance management.

Job Details

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)