·     Hands on experience of operational risk
management, internal controls, and regulatory requirements in the life
insurance industry.
·         Experience in process risk reviews,
control testing, and issue remediation.
·         Ability to analyse risk trends and
provide strategic insights to mitigate emerging risks.
·         Excellent stakeholder management and
communication skills.
·         Strong problem-solving and
analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
·         Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment with a proactive and hands-on approach.
         Exposure to operational
functions such as New Business, Customer onboarding and Group
business Operations would be an added advantage.
         Exposure to operational
functions such as New Business, Customer onboarding and Group
business Operations would be an added advantage. 
·         A graduate or post graduate degree.
Professional certifications in risk/ internal control are  preferable
·          A high level of professional competence which
helps to give solutions to the business and guide them on matters pertaining to
management of risk and                 quality assurance.
·         Keep abreast of changes in
regulatory and business environment and anticipative of potential risks and
impacts to the business.
·         Demonstrated ability to assess risk trends,
both internally and externally
·         Ability to think strategically and
laterally. Put in place and implement strategy.
·         In depth knowledge of the management
of operational risk and of the regulatory environment in the financial services
sector.
·         Ability to assess Risk trends – both
internally and externally.
·         Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills.
·         Excellent negotiation and
influencing skills