Vacancies at Jubilee Insurance

Job Ref. No: JHIL086

Role Purpose

• Working with the relevant business heads, the role holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining the appropriate Money Laundering, Compliance and Risk management framework and systems within the Company. The role involves enterprise-wide coordination of identification and management of all risks and will include propagating, monitoring, and reporting on compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.

Main Responsibilities
Strategy

• Risk Governance: Develop and implement the organization's risk management framework, identifying and assessing potential risks across various business processes. Risk Assessment: Lead company-wide risk assessment exercises to identify key risks.
• Risk Quantification and Aggregation: Support the business in quantifying risk limits and set risk tolerance levels for the company.
• Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Communicate to key stakeholders regarding the risk profile of the business; Lead the development of relevant key indicators and associated appetite thresholds for various business line; Co-ordinate and oversee regulatory inspections; and Review and vet software purchases and/or license renewals.
• Oversee the company's AML program, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Design and implement AML policies and procedures, including customer due diligence and suspicious activity reporting.
• Oversee and manage the reporting of suspicious activities or transactions in compliance with local and international regulations;
• Work with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies to facilitate reporting and investigations related to money laundering.
• Design and implement improvements in the communication, monitoring and enforcement of compliance standards across the departments.
• Review design of process manuals, ensure compliance to them and update regularly on the status.
• Ensure that all relevant and required company policies are put in place and are approved by the relevant board committee and main board and that these are reviewed regularly to align with any changes in regulation or company policy/strategy.
• Identify and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and ensure integration into the compliance program.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to communicate compliance-related strategies and their impact on business operations.
• Work closely with all departments, to ensure a cohesive approach to risk and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to business units on compliance matters and regulatory inquiries.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in risk and compliance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the compliance function, leveraging technology and process enhancements.

Operational

• Business Continuity Management: In conjunction with the entity BCP committee review & test the Business continuity strategies & plans on an annual basis.
• Support the IT Risk & compliance manager in the quarterly testing of the IT disaster recovery plans.
• Conducting periodic reviews and 2nd line assessments to verify compliance with insurance and other applicable laws and regulations, internal policies, compliance procedures, control systems by each business and support function and any weaknesses or risks are identified and mitigated early on.
• Ensuring all required regulatory reports are filed promptly and respond to policy/compliance violations by reporting to duly authorized regulatory agencies.
• Review and implement all mandates from the Board and ensure all Board members and management are advised on the company’s compliance risk through detailed ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual status reports.
• Ensure compliance on submission of all Statutory returns and taxes.
• Oversee day-to-day compliance operations, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance metrics and performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program.
• Coordinate internal audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to established policies.
• Ensure Audit issues are closed within the agreed time frames.

Corporate Governance

• Risk and Control Enhancement: Develop risk mitigations and responses in coordination with business units and monitor the progress of risk mitigation activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of compliance-related information to relevant authorities.
• Collaborate with legal and external counsel on compliance matters as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of compliance-related information to relevant authorities.
• Collaborate with legal and external counsel on compliance matters as needed.

Culture

• Foster a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization, promoting ethical behavior and a commitment to regulatory compliance at all levels.
• Formulate training programs and conduct training for compliance, risk and money laundering areas as well as additional training for areas with the greatest risk exposure and carry out periodic or one-off interventions to address compliance and financial crime controls knowledge transfer needs in the Company.
• Encourage a "speak-up" culture where employees feel comfortable reporting compliance concerns or potential violations.

Key Competencies

• Risk Management Expertise
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Knowledge
• Regulatory Compliance
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Audit and Internal Control
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Communication and Collaboration
• Leadership, Team, and change Management

 Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, and AML
• Member of a relevant professional qualification; CISA/CISM/CRM/CPA.

 Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 8 years proven experience in risk management, compliance, or a related field, with at least 4 years in a managerial role. 

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Job Ref. No: JHIL087

Role Purpose

• The Senior Compliance Officer serves as key second line of defense role to ensure compliance with corporate initiatives and to ensure line of business and departmental processes comply with applicable law and regulations. The role holder will play a vital role in promoting a strong compliance culture, identifying potential compliance risks, and implementing effective strategies to mitigate those risks.

Main Responsibilities
Strategy

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls to address regulatory obligations and minimize compliance risks.
• Review Company process/operational manuals and systems to ensure that are regularly updated to meet the set regulations, policies, and all other requirements such as mandates, escalations, controls, etc. are in place and aligned.
• Identifying areas of compliance weakness and recommend remedial measures in consultation with the CEO’s, Heads of Departments, Compliance Manager, and IT Risk & Compliance Manager.
• Stay abreast of the evolving compliance landscape in the insurance sector, identifying emerging risks and opportunities to enhance the compliance program.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the compliance function, leveraging technology and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to communicate compliance-related strategies and their impact on business operations.

Operational

• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to prevent and detect potential compliance violations within insurance operations.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance within the company.
• Work with Internal Audit on their recommendation on compliance related issues for implementation.
• Preparing and presenting compliance reports to various stakeholders
• Coordinating the Anti–Money Laundering, Data Protection, and other regulatory activities.
• Conducting continuous audits, reviews, and enhancements of compliance on processes/ systems/documents and manuals with reference to laid down policies, regulations, laws and best practices in the line of business.
• Ensures that applicable regulation is complied with by the business lines and support functions through day-to-day monitoring and regular review of compliance to legislation, regulations and internal policies and controls.
• Ensures that Compliance risks are identified, assessed, controlled, and enforced through business and support specific policies & procedures.
• Identification and reporting of suspicious transactions.

Corporate Governance

• Monitor and interpret insurance-related regulations, and guidelines to ensure the organization's compliance.
• Conduct periodic assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Culture

• Promote and reinforce a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization, emphasizing the importance of AML and reporting obligations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance compliance awareness and knowledge among employees and management.

Key Competencies

• AML and Regulatory Expertise
• Reporting and Documentation
• Insurance Industry Knowledge
• Collaboration and Communication
• Technology and Tools: Familiarity with AML software

 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.
• Experience with reporting on STR and CTR’s

 Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in AML and reporting compliance within the insurance industry, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.