Head of Licensed Products – Funds, Non Domestic Insurance & Securities Dealers 897 views

Job Description

Position Summary

The Head of Licensed Products is responsible for the strategic oversight, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and commercial development of all licensed financial products under the company’s portfolio—specifically Collective Investment Schemes (Funds), Non Domestic Insurance Structures, and Securities Dealer entities.

This senior role ensures full compliance with the regulatory framework of Seychelles and/or relevant offshore jurisdictions, delivers high quality client service, drives product growth, and strengthens organisational capability across all regulated business lines.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Product Leadership

• Develop and implement the overall strategy for Funds, Non Domestic Insurance, and Securities Dealer products.
• Ensure products remain competitive, commercially viable, and aligned with regulatory developments and market opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, product governance, documentation, and client onboarding processes.

Regulatory & Legislative Compliance

• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable legislation, including but not limited to:
  • Mutual Fund & Hedge Fund Regulations
  • Insurance Act & related Insurance Regulations
  • Securities Act & Securities Dealer Licensing Regulations
  • AML/CFT framework
• Lead the implementation of regulatory changes across all relevant products.
• Ensure all files meet statutory requirements, including licensing conditions, board composition, reporting obligations, solvency/margin requirements, and ongoing disclosures.
• Serve as the primary regulatory liaison with FSA and other supervisory bodies.

Operational Oversight & Portfolio Management

• Oversee the complete operational lifecycle for all licensed entities—from application and licensing to ongoing administration and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure timely submission of:
  • Audited financial statements
  • Capital adequacy filings
  • Annual and semi annual returns
  • Renewals, notifications, and regulatory reports
• Maintain dashboards for tracking obligations, deadlines, and risk exposures.
• Ensure zero overdue regulatory submissions.

Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the senior point of contact for high value clients across Funds, Insurance, and Securities Dealer portfolios.
• Manage client expectations, provide strategic guidance, and ensure compliant structuring and operations.
• Build strong working relationships with auditors, regulators, legal advisors, insurance managers, and investment advisors.
• Resolve escalated matters promptly and professionally.

Compliance Monitoring & Risk Management

• Oversee AML/CFT compliance for all licensed products, ensuring robust KYC, CDD, enhanced due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and screening.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and file reviews, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Identify material risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure all files adhere to internal policies, international standards, and regulatory expectations.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare periodic reports for senior management, including:
  • Licensing pipeline status
  • Compliance findings
  • Operational risks
  • Upcoming regulatory deadlines
  • Portfolio profitability and performance
• Present updates at Board or Executive Committee level as required.
• Ensure proper governance structures are maintained for all licensed entities, including meetings, resolutions, registers, and statutory records.

Team Leadership, Development & Resource Planning

• Lead and mentor a specialised regulatory and client servicing team.
• Allocate resources efficiently across Funds, Insurance, and Securities portfolios.
• Provide training on legislation, product structures, operational processes, and compliance standards.
• Support recruitment, competency development, and succession planning to maintain a high performing team.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in financial services, preferably in Funds Administration, Insurance Management, or Securities Dealer operations.
• Strong understanding of the Seychelles regulatory framework governing Funds, Insurance, and Securities Dealers.
• Proven experience interacting with regulators and leading licensed product applications.
• Advanced knowledge of AML/CFT requirements and risk based compliance methodologies.
• Experience in managing teams and overseeing high value client portfolios.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional regulatory and technical expertise.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and decision making capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical reasoning.
• Ability to handle pressure, tight deadlines, and complex client demands.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem solving ability.
• Highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with operational discipline.
• Confident and diplomatic communicator.
• Proactive, solutions driven, and client centric.
• Committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and compliance excellence.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or if you are confident, you have the skills and abilities required, share your CV, References and educational certificates to [email protected] by 2nd July 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.