Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist - Insurance Jobs in Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist - Insurance Jobs in Dubai, UAERole Summary
Orient Insurance PJSC, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, is hiring a Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist in Dubai. This senior insurance job in Dubai is ideal for professionals with strong compliance, risk management, and governance expertise in the UAE insurance sector. The role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA, while overseeing governance and risk frameworks across both local and international branches.Job Details
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Insurance
Function: Legal
Salary: 35000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-timeWhat You'll Do
Governance in Insurance Operations
  • Develop and maintain governance frameworks for insurance operations across the UAE and international branches.
  • Ensure compliance with all UAE insurance regulations and maintain alignment with CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA requirements.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align governance with strategic insurance business objectives.
  • Oversee governance systems for branches and subsidiaries outside the UAE, ensuring compliance with local insurance laws.
Risk Management in Insurance Services
  • Identify and manage risks in insurance business areas including financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational.
  • Implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks specific to insurance operations.
  • Monitor new risks in the UAE insurance and healthcare markets, providing mitigation strategies.
  • Lead risk assessments across insurance branches to ensure consistent reporting and accountability.
Insurance Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with UAE insurance laws, healthcare regulations, and AML requirements.
  • Lead compliance audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries within the insurance sector.
  • Deliver compliance training for employees in insurance operations.
  • Act as the main contact for UAE insurance regulators during audits and investigations.
  • Oversee compliance across international insurance subsidiaries.
Ideal Profile
  • 8-10 years of governance, risk, and compliance experience in the UAE insurance industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Risk, or related field (Master's or certifications in AML, Risk, or Governance preferred).
  • Proven knowledge of UAE insurance regulations, governance, and risk frameworks.
  • Experience handling GRC functions across international insurance branches.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us
  • Be part of a leading insurance company in Dubai under Al-Futtaim Group.
  • Opportunity to influence compliance and governance across the UAE insurance industry.
  • Competitive salary and insurance benefits package.
  • Career growth in one of the UAE's most trusted insurance providers.
About Orient Insurance PJSC
Orient Insurance PJSC, founded in 1982, is one of the UAE's top insurance companies and a member of the Al-Futtaim Group. With AED 500 million paid-up capital, Orient is the highest capitalized insurance company in the UAE. Headquartered in Dubai, Orient serves clients across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The company is recognized for its strong financial stability, commitment to customer service, and strict compliance with UAE insurance regulations.Job Title Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist - Insurance Jobs in Dubai, UAE
Job Description Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist - Insurance Jobs in Dubai, UAERole Summary
Orient Insurance PJSC, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, is hiring a Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist in Dubai. This senior insurance job in Dubai is ideal for professionals with strong compliance, risk management, and governance expertise in the UAE insurance sector. The role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA, while overseeing governance and risk frameworks across both local and international branches.Job Details
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Insurance
Function: Legal
Salary: 35000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-timeWhat You'll Do
Governance in Insurance Operations
  • Develop and maintain governance frameworks for insurance operations across the UAE and international branches.
  • Ensure compliance with all UAE insurance regulations and maintain alignment with CBUAE, SCA, DoH, and DHA requirements.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align governance with strategic insurance business objectives.
  • Oversee governance systems for branches and subsidiaries outside the UAE, ensuring compliance with local insurance laws.
Risk Management in Insurance Services
  • Identify and manage risks in insurance business areas including financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational.
  • Implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks specific to insurance operations.
  • Monitor new risks in the UAE insurance and healthcare markets, providing mitigation strategies.
  • Lead risk assessments across insurance branches to ensure consistent reporting and accountability.
Insurance Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with UAE insurance laws, healthcare regulations, and AML requirements.
  • Lead compliance audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries within the insurance sector.
  • Deliver compliance training for employees in insurance operations.
  • Act as the main contact for UAE insurance regulators during audits and investigations.
  • Oversee compliance across international insurance subsidiaries.
Ideal Profile
  • 8-10 years of governance, risk, and compliance experience in the UAE insurance industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Risk, or related field (Master's or certifications in AML, Risk, or Governance preferred).
  • Proven knowledge of UAE insurance regulations, governance, and risk frameworks.
  • Experience handling GRC functions across international insurance branches.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us
  • Be part of a leading insurance company in Dubai under Al-Futtaim Group.
  • Opportunity to influence compliance and governance across the UAE insurance industry.
  • Competitive salary and insurance benefits package.
  • Career growth in one of the UAE's most trusted insurance providers.
About Orient Insurance PJSC
Orient Insurance PJSC, founded in 1982, is one of the UAE's top insurance companies and a member of the Al-Futtaim Group. With AED 500 million paid-up capital, Orient is the highest capitalized insurance company in the UAE. Headquartered in Dubai, Orient serves clients across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The company is recognized for its strong financial stability, commitment to customer service, and strict compliance with UAE insurance regulations.
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Salary from 35000.00
Salary to 45000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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