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Head of Compliance

Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client seeks a Head of Compliance to join their Group Risk, Legal and Compliance team
 
Role Profile:  The role which reports to the Group Chief Compliance Officer, will support and embed the regulatory risk framework in all business.
The role would suit an individual with a genuine interest in protecting the business, understanding the markets in which we operate and supporting the continuous improvement of control environment.
Responsible for the identification and management of the regulatory compliance risks.  The role has influence at all levels of seniority with direct access to all areas, management and the boards.  
 
Your Key Responsibilities are to ensure that:
  • The legal and regulatory obligations are identified and understood
  • The compliance strategy, policies, procedures and training are proportionate and commercially attuned
  • The sound compliance culture is nurtured in the business
  • There is proactive engagement with senior stakeholders', including the Executive and the Boards.
 
Key Skills and Experience:
  • Detailed knowledge of the customer, risk and financial drivers of the life and investment sector with relevant processional qualifications or broad experience in a key role.
  • Broad commercial experience and a good understanding of markets and knowledge of financial services regulations and legislation.
  • Experience of undertaking compliance assurance reviews and compliance monitoring.
  • Experience leading the monitoring and implementation of regulatory change.
  • Sound understanding of different categories of regulatory risk from a technical and operational perspective.
  • Experience of operating in a multi-jurisdictional environment.
  • Experience of working in a business going through continuous upgrading, change and growth.
  • Track record for delivering timely and credible subject matter expertise.
  • Committed to mentoring and developing colleagues to [a] support succession planning; and [b] create capacity, contingency, resilience, expertise and a peer support group leveraging Heads of Compliance, MLROs Deputies and technical specialists.
  • Ability to represent the Group at trade body committees and government forums.
  • Experience of mergers and acquisition work is desirable.
 
This is an exciting opportunity that will provide the role holder with significant opportunities to engage with stakeholders across all areas of the business and at all levels.  You will be provided with ongoing support and development opportunities.
Your specialist: Sally Fenton
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Hi, I'm Sally and this is one of the job roles I am looking after for this super business. If this job is of interest for you, please submit your CV and we will come back to you to arrange the next staging.