Job Opportunity: CIMA seeking Insurance Head
The successful post holder will be accountable for planning and directing a programme of monitoring and inspections of licensees, the foundation of which is a risk-based approach and consistent with international regulatory best practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The post holder will represent CIMA as members of various regional bodies of insurance supervision and will:
. Develop, recommend and implement strategies and actions to ensure the Division embraces international best practice of insurance regulation;
. Identify, report and recommend corrective action for any licensees with significant matters of interest or concern;
. Evaluate the Division’s regulatory practices and determine operational plans to ensure
continuous improvement;
. Identify and recommend required amendments to legislation and/or regulations, rules, and statements of guidance to ensure the Division embraces the policies of
international standard setters;
. Develop and ensure the implementation of standards, policies and practices for the inspection and supervision process of licensees;
. Analyze and manage complex regulatory issues and make recommendations for appropriate corrective action to ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
. Ensure the off-site analytical and on-site inspection processes are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Division and CIMA;
. Implement processes and provide leadership to ensure the Division has a shared commitment to achieve the goals and objectives of CIMA;
. Ensure performance outcomes and measures are developed and that employee performance is continually monitored and proactively managed;
.Is a positive ambassador at conferences, meetings and events and presents information; bringing back ideas, and makes recommendations to improve the
regulatory regime and operations; and
. Build positive, cooperative relationships with licensees and other international regulatory bodies or agencies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
. A Bachelor’s Degree (at minimum) and a Master’s Degree (preferred), from an accredited institution in Economics, Business, Accounting or Law; and ten (10) years’ experience in insurance regulation, with at least seven (7) years prior experience in a senior managerial position.
. Preference will be given to applicants with professional insurance qualification(s).
. Expert knowledge of international regulatory practices and broad policies and laws affecting other institutions with respect to cross-border and risk-based supervision;
. Advanced knowledge of the Insurance Law, regulations, relevant rules, guidance, policies and procedures relating to the supervision of insurance and (re)insurance companies;
. Extensive knowledge of all Cayman Islands’ legislation as it relates to the financial industry, domestic and international supervisory frameworks;
. A broad understanding of international economic and political issues that directly or indirectly affect the strategic objectives of CIMA;
. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted and international auditing/accounting standards;
. Proven exceptional managerial, project management, analytical and strategic planning skills;
. Advanced communication and presentation skills; and
.Sound proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Salary: CI$90,697 – CI$133,558 per annum
Application form and position description are available at: www.cimoney.com.ky/careers
Written applications with a detailed resume can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:
Chief HR Officer | Cayman Islands Monetary Authority | P.O. Box 10052
Grand Cayman KY1-1001
Deadline for receipt of applications is 4 June 2014 (Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)