Head of Risk Management - Insurance Industry

Gulf Connexions

UAE

Ref: GP692-1354

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking to hire a senior risk head for our client based in Middle Asia.

Reporting to CEO

Team size: 3-4 people

Responsibilities include:
• To develop and maintain corporate-wide risk management framework, policies and programs covering business, financial, operational and regulatory risks.
• To ensure strategies and procedures are aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• To drive effective risk culture through implementation of appropriate people and risk management strategy.
• To provide guidance, awareness and recommendations to the management team and business heads on risk matters

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant field
• Minimum 8 years of risk management experience in general insurance, preferably in a Multinational Insurance firm
• Experience in managing teams
• Fluent in English
• Exposure to underwriting and actuarial is required
• Experience in a multicultural work environment
• Exposure to life insurance is not a must but would be a plus


Interested candidates are requested to apply now. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About the Company

Gulf Connexions Group is the regions leading specialist recruitment consultancy providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.

Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.

Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.

Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified banking candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region\'s leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivaled employment opportunities.

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