· 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