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Ref: HP102-227
Job description / Role
• Operating as a member of the Dubai Branch risk & compliance team, supporting the Branch CRO in the compliance activities with emphasis regulatory compliance.
• Support the Branch CRO implement the compliance framework in accordance with the Group compliance standards and ensure its effectiveness.
• Monitor the effectiveness of controls in managing regulatory compliance through conducting regular assurance activities.
• Act as regulatory expert in the provision of a technical compliance center of excellence providing expert advice to first line on the interpretation of regulatory requirements and provides specialist technical knowledge and support for Branch activity.
• Delivery against compliance plan for the year including assurance and training activities
• Timely identification of material regulatory issues/breaches and proposing proper remedy
• Regulatory changes are proactively identified
• Effectiveness and accuracy of compliance advisory support provided to the Branch management and staff, while considering conduct risk throughout the advice process
• Decisions are taken pragmatically, taking into account commercial considerations, whilst still remaining compliant
• Maintenance of solid relationships
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the compliance function; preferable in the life insurance business.
• Experience in regulatory compliance topics including financial crime, AML, trade/economic sanctions, data privacy/protection and treating customers fairly both from a UAE and international perspectives (eg IOM, UK, USA Swiss or other).
• Working in a cross-cultural environment.
About the Company
At Horizon International we pride ourselves on delivering quality results whilst working to the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are a market leader within recruitment with extensive market knowledge and global recruitment experience. We deliver through a network that regularly takes us to the four corners of the world, negating the need to rely on the local market.
Our personalised approach ensures that our candidates are fully supported throughout the recruitment process. Whilst providing our client’s with innovative human capital solutions, enabling them to meet their strategic staffing needs.