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Head of Risk & Compliance at The Monarch Insurance
The Monarch Insurance
September 08, 2026
Full-time
On-site
ROLE SUMMARY
The successful candidate will lead the company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Compliance functions, ensuring effective risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and regulatory compliance across the organization. The role will provide strategic guidance to management and the Board on risk, governance, compliance, anti-money laundering, data protection, and emerging regulatory matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Identify, assess, monitor, and report organizational risks and compliance exposures.
Maintain risk registers, monitoring tools, and risk reporting mechanisms.
Ensure compliance with insurance industry regulations, AML requirements, data protection laws, and internal policies.
Promote a strong risk-aware culture through training and stakeholder engagement.
Liaise with Internal Audit, regulators, and senior management on risk and compliance matters.
Prepare regular risk and compliance reports for management and the Board.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Insurance, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
Relevant Professional qualification.
Minimum 7 years' experience in risk, compliance, or audit, preferably within the insurance/financial services sector, including 3 years at management level.
Strong knowledge of insurance operations, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
Membership in a relevant professional body.
Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High integrity and professionalism
Regulatory and market awareness
Strong compliance focus
Leadership, innovation, and commitment
Teamwork and sound management skills
The successful candidate will lead the company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Compliance functions, ensuring effective risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and regulatory compliance across the organization. The role will provide strategic guidance to management and the Board on risk, governance, compliance, anti-money laundering, data protection, and emerging regulatory matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Identify, assess, monitor, and report organizational risks and compliance exposures.
Maintain risk registers, monitoring tools, and risk reporting mechanisms.
Ensure compliance with insurance industry regulations, AML requirements, data protection laws, and internal policies.
Promote a strong risk-aware culture through training and stakeholder engagement.
Liaise with Internal Audit, regulators, and senior management on risk and compliance matters.
Prepare regular risk and compliance reports for management and the Board.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Insurance, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
Relevant Professional qualification.
Minimum 7 years' experience in risk, compliance, or audit, preferably within the insurance/financial services sector, including 3 years at management level.
Strong knowledge of insurance operations, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
Membership in a relevant professional body.
Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High integrity and professionalism
Regulatory and market awareness
Strong compliance focus
Leadership, innovation, and commitment
Teamwork and sound management skills