Manager – Legal and Compliance at Grand Reinsurance Tanzania
Grand Reinsurance Tanzania Limited (Grand Re), the first privately owned reinsurance company in Tanzania, was established in 2021 to provide robust and innovative reinsurance solutions tailored for the East African market. Since its incepti...
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| Advertised requirement | Suggested evidence, if applicable |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree in Law | Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. If your qualification differs, check whether the employer accepts an equivalent. |
| Minimum 7 years of experience in legal and compliance in the insurance industry | List relevant roles with month and year dates, and describe the work that matches this experience requirement. Do not count overlapping roles twice. |
| Outstanding communication skills across all functions and all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders including regulators, distribution partners, and other external partners | Describe a real task in which you used this language or communication skill, such as a report, presentation or customer interaction. |
| Flexible, collaborative, proactive, creative and entrepreneurial attitude and approach | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| Good technical experience in insurance or financial services industry is preferred, ideally in a leadership position | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| AI-Skills e.g. Claude and Microsoft CoPilot an advantage | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via tzvacancies@grandreinsurance.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 11th September 2026. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
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Position: Manager – Legal and Compliance
Grand Reinsurance Tanzania Limited (Grand Re), the first privately owned reinsurance company in Tanzania, was established in 2021 to provide robust and innovative reinsurance solutions tailored for the East African market. Since its inception, it has become the second-largest reinsurer in the country.
Grand Re is driven to be the reinsurer of first choice by providing secure and reliable reinsurance capacity, partnering responsively with clients for comprehensive risk management, and upholding the values of teamwork, integrity, innovation, reliability, and passion in everything it does.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager – Legal and Compliance within Grand Reinsurance Tanzania Limited. The position holder will report to the Chief Executive OƯicer and will be based at our Head OƯice in Dar es Salaam.
Role Purpose
The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the Legal and Compliance function within AIS. This is a hands on role where the individual will contribute to the development, implementation and oversight of legal, compliance, data privacy and governance matters of the Company. This will include managing and reviewing governance systems, contracts with distribution partners, outsourcing partners and other suppliers, as well as the legal review of customer facing materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic legal advisor to Management on a broad range of general insurance matters, translating risk into clear, practical guidance for business decision-making
- Lead end-to-end drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements with distribution, outsourcing and supplier partners, ensuring robust protections and commercially balanced terms
- Provide trusted counsel on regulatory and corporate governance requirements, partnering with stakeholders to maintain strong governance and defensible regulatory outcomes
- Oversee contentious matters, disputes and investigations, coordinating internal teams and external counsel to protect the Company’s interests and reputation
- Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, setting clear standards and building a high-performing Legal & Compliance function
- Design, implement and continuously enhance compliance policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards and internal requirements
- Drive rollout of new and updated policies and procedures, and ensure governance activities are executed accurately and on schedule
- Provide timely, pragmatic compliance advice to internal stakeholders, enabling business objectives while maintaining strong risk and control discipline
- Monitor regulatory developments and industry practice; track, interpret and communicate changes, commitments and supervisory expectations to drive compliant implementation
- Lead and/or support internal investigations and remediation activities as required, ensuring thorough documentation, appropriate escalation and timely closure
- Champion and embed the Grand Re Group Legal & Compliance framework locally, aligning policies, training and monitoring activities to Group standards
- Act as the Data Protection OƯicer (DPO), overseeing the Company’s data protection programme and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection requirements
- Advise the business on data protection matters (including privacy-by-design, incidents and third-party risk) and support implementation of fit-for-purpose controls
- Act as the regulatory liaison with the Financial Intelligence Unit of Tanzania (FIU), coordinating engagements and ensuring clear, timely and accurate communications
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators; manage regulatory inquiries, audits and submissions with high quality, responsiveness and appropriate stakeholder coordination
- Provide corporate secretarial support, including governance documentation and Board/committee processes, in line with statutory and internal requirements
- Lead key governance and financial crime risk roles (including anti-fraud and AML coordination) and act as a subject matter resource on capital markets and corporate governance matters.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- Minimum 7 years of experience in legal and compliance in the insurance industry
- Outstanding communication skills across all functions and all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders including regulators, distribution partners, and other external partners
- Flexible, collaborative, proactive, creative and entrepreneurial attitude and approach
- Good technical experience in insurance or financial services industry is preferred, ideally in a leadership position
- AI-Skills e.g. Claude and Microsoft CoPilot an advantage
If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via tzvacancies@grandreinsurance.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 11th September 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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For Manager – Legal and Compliance at Grand Reinsurance Tanzania, align your CV with the location and role context: Dar es Salaam.
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Advert requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Law How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Minimum 7 years of experience in legal and compliance in the insurance industry Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Outstanding communication skills across all functions and all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders including regulators, distribution partners, and other external partners Describe a real task where you used this language or communication skill. Explain the audience, the message and how you checked understanding. Use your own example.
Advert requirement: Flexible, collaborative, proactive, creative and entrepreneurial attitude and approach How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Good technical experience in insurance or financial services industry is preferred, ideally in a leadership position What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Manager – Legal and Compliance at Grand Reinsurance Tanzania position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Manager – Legal and Compliance at Grand Reinsurance Tanzania. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Bachelor’s degree in Law Minimum 7 years of experience in legal and compliance in the insurance industry Outstanding communication skills across all f.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Serve as a strategic legal advisor to Management on a broad range of general insurance matters, translating risk into clear, practical guidance for business decision-maki.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
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