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Daniel Khisa
Risk Management • Compliance • Assurance
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Open to Risk & Compliance roles • Bermuda / Global

Risk Management, Compliance & Assurance Leader

13+ years across insurance, reinsurance, and financial services with deep knowledge of Bermuda's regulatory environment. Proven in regulatory alignment, control strengthening, and enterprise-wide risk mitigation. Influences executive leadership with actionable insights and delivers training that embeds compliance into business operations.

13+ yrs
Industry experience
95%+
Stakeholder approval (audits)
90%+
Corrective actions implemented
20+
Compliance trainings led

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Focused on roles in risk, compliance, supervision, and assurance. Available for leadership and senior specialist roles.

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Professional Summary

Dynamic Risk Management and Compliance leader with 13+ years’ experience across insurance, reinsurance, and financial services, including deep knowledge of Bermuda’s regulatory environment. Proven track record of driving regulatory alignment, strengthening internal controls, and delivering enterprise-wide risk mitigation strategies. Known for influencing executive leadership with actionable insights, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering strategic training programs that embed compliance into core business operations. Recognized for elevating compliance maturity and protecting organizational reputation through proactive risk assessments and stakeholder engagement.

Value Proposition

Regulatory Readiness

Accelerate alignment to BMA and global standards; reduce exam findings and remediation cycles.

Risk Frameworks that Stick

Design pragmatic ERM practices embedded in operations, not shelfware.

Culture & Capability

Targeted training and coaching that elevates compliance maturity across teams.

Key Career Highlights

Regulatory Compliance Leadership

Leading regulatory on-site examinations and filing reviews for (re)insurance entities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and reducing compliance risk.

Global Engagement

Represented organizations in international regulatory forums and cross-border compliance meetings, driving global alignment on supervisory best practices and frameworks.

Risk Management

Strengthened enterprise-wide risk frameworks by reducing operational and compliance risk exposure through structured assessments, mitigation planning, and continuous monitoring.

Audit Excellence

Delivered high-quality audits under IFRS and IPSAS frameworks, achieving 95% stakeholder approval and over 90% implementation of corrective actions within timelines.

Culture Transformation

Designed and delivered 20+ targeted training programs that improved compliance awareness and embedded ethical behaviour and regulatory accountability at all organizational levels.

Core Competencies

Regulatory Compliance

On-site Reviews Compliance Program Implementation Regulatory Reporting Policy & Procedure Reviews Cross-Jurisdiction Liaison Statutory Filing Review BSCR Review GSSA & CISSA Reviews Cyber Risk Exposure Review

Risk Management

Risk Assessment Risk Framework Development Operational Risk Management Strategic Risk Analysis Risk Mitigation Planning

Governance & Controls

Corporate Governance Evaluation Framework Implementation Ethics & Conduct Monitoring Board Reporting Internal Control Optimization

Audit & Assurance

ISA Audit Execution Audit Findings Analysis Audit Report Drafting Internal Investigations Gap Identification Audit Issue Resolution Internal Control Testing

Project Management

Project Planning Cross-Functional Coordination Time-Bound Execution Strategic Initiatives Business Process Evaluation Operational Efficiency Process Redesign

Supervision & Leadership

Team Supervision Training & Development Coaching & Feedback Stakeholder Engagement Leadership Communication

Research & Data Analysis

Comparative Regulatory Analysis Financial Statement Review Data Interpretation KYC Review Sanction Screening Trend Monitoring Internal Policy Improvement

Reporting & Communication

Executive Reporting Compliance Presentations Board-Level Communication Risk Advisory Audit Dashboards Stakeholder Communication Project Management Compliance Training & Culture Change

Professional Experience

Senior Analyst — Bermuda Monetary Authority, Bermuda

  • Assess governance structures of (re)insurers annually, ensuring regulatory compliance and stronger policyholder protection.
  • Review internal policies, driving significant improvement in governance and control effectiveness.
  • Analyse BSCR filings of Life and P&C (re)insurers to identify non-compliance risks, improving regulatory adherence.
  • Conduct on-site reviews and prudential meetings, driving timely rectification of governance deficiencies.
  • Deliver compliance reports and executive presentations, enabling informed regulatory decisions.
  • Monitor insurance markets and regulatory shifts to mitigate emerging risks across entities.
  • Evaluate risk management practices, contributing to a reduction in regulatory breaches.
  • Represent BMA at cross-border supervisory colleges, strengthening global supervisory alignment.

Controls Compliance & Ethics Business Partner — East African Breweries Limited

  • Embed the Code of Conduct across business units, enhancing ethical adherence and regulatory alignment.
  • Identify, escalate, and facilitate resolution of compliance issues with Global Audit & Risk.
  • Roll out 20+ high-impact training programs and leadership engagements, reducing risk incidents.
  • Deliver audit reports to the Board with actionable recommendations and 90% implementation.

Auditor — East African Breweries Limited

  • Deliver 25+ high-quality audits in line with the Annual Control Assurance Plan.
  • Assess CARM framework controls and high-risk areas, improving internal control effectiveness.
  • Ensure evidence-based findings with 95% acceptance and seamless corrective implementation.
  • Shape the Annual Audit Plan and lead risk assessments prioritizing 10+ critical areas; reduced audit cycle time by 20%.

Senior Associate — PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • Lead end-to-end audit engagements for diverse clients, delivering timely, high-quality insights.
  • Supervise and mentor 10+ audit associates; improve efficiency via targeted training.
  • Engage proactively with client management to resolve issues and recommend process improvements.

Associate — PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • Provide data-driven insights on financial performance to enhance budget accuracy and decisions.
  • Assess processes, risks, and controls; evaluate financial statement impacts.
  • Conduct audits in accordance with ISA, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.
  • Oversee programme budgets for donor-funded programmes (budgeting, forecasting, verification, reporting, monitoring).

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) — University of Nairobi
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • ISO 27001:2013 — Lead Auditor Course Certificate
  • American Institute of CPAs — 2011 Revised Yellow Book US Government Auditing Standards (Certificate)

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