An international European life insurance group is seeking a Group Compliance Manager to join its growing London based Risk & Compliance function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take a step up into a broader group-level role, working within a flat structure and reporting directly to the Group Head of Compliance. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, group governance, and complex multi-jurisdictional projects.
The Role
You will play a key role in embedding and enhancing the Group Compliance Framework across the organisation, supporting local compliance teams and influencing a strong culture of compliance during an exciting period of growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Group Head of Compliance in managing, maintaining and embedding the Group Compliance Framework
* Lead group-wide regulatory monitoring and horizon scanning, ensuring timely communication and training on regulatory developments
* Act as Chair of key compliance working groups, setting agendas, tracking actions and driving delivery
* Support acquisition and integration activity, from due diligence through to implementation and post-integration monitoring
* Partner closely with local compliance teams to ensure consistent application of policies, methodologies and tools
* Lead and strengthen the Group Privacy framework, including intragroup data agreements and GDPR governance
* Support financial crime compliance activities, including third-party and transaction due diligence
* Prepare and support quarterly compliance reporting to senior management and Board committees
* Assist with regulatory engagement, audits and ad-hoc compliance projects
* Act as deputy to the Group Head of Compliance where required
About You
* Strong generalist compliance experience ideally within life insurance/ pensions
* Exposure to group-level compliance frameworks, regulatory change or multi-jurisdictional environments
* Confident managing stakeholders across different geographies and seniority levels
* Experience leading or contributing to compliance projects and strategic initiatives
* Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and know when to escalate
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for senior audiences
* Working towards or holding a professional compliance qualification (desirable)
Why Apply?
* Competitive salary + bonus + hybrid working model
* Group-level role with real influence
* Direct reporting line to the Group Head of Compliance
* Exposure to acquisitions, integration and regulatory transformation projects
* Collaborative, pragmatic culture with a focus on improvement and growth
* Strong platform for long-term career development within group compliance leadership