Job description

As Compliance Assurance Manager at Zurich Middle East in Dubai, UAE, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the incumbent will implement and deliver the Compliance Assurance strategy and framework for their organizational unit in alignment with the Zurich Compliance Program and Group Compliance Strategy. The role entails executing assurance obligations to ensure Compliance Risks are identified and managed, collaborating on complex compliance policies and regulations, and delivering assurance reporting to stakeholders including the Executive Committee and governance committees. Responsibilities include partnering with other assurance providers across the three lines of defense, contributing to Compliance Risk Assessments, conducting simple and moderate complex assurance activities, creating action plans for identified findings, coordinating with internal and external assurance providers, supporting project management, and recommending improvements to increase the effectiveness of the compliance assurance function. The role requires experience in the insurance industry, regulatory knowledge of CBB, DFSA, QFCRA, and CB UAE, professional compliance or internal audit certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA), strong analytical skills, high accuracy, and attention to detail.