Client Compliance Officer - 12 month fixed-term contract

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious individual who thrives working in a dynamically changing international environment to join us as a Client Compliance Officer for our P&C and L&H reinsurance business across EMEA, with a specific focus on the United Kingdom.

The role reflects a broad and hands-on compliance remit, with responsibilities spanning advisory, regulatory oversight, governance, and project work.

Typical activities include:

• Leading and continuously enhancing the compliance framework aligned with relevant external and internal requirements and manage
• Providing trusted advisory support on key compliance risks including financial sanctions, financial crime, and data protection across Reinsurance within EMEA
• Monitoring and assessing regulatory developments in EMEA and the UK including Fitness & Propriety, Conduct Rules, and senior management regime, managing regulatory relationships, including regulatory consultations, filings, and supervisory interactions
• Provide assurance to management regarding the business' implementation of Compliance Risk Frameworks through oversight of business activities and support of assurance activities
• Delivering compliance reporting, including contributing to the Group Board reporting and local committee engagement and supporting governance and senior leadership
• Performing Compliance Risk Assessments and delivering training
• Collaborating with global compliance teams and contributing to broader EMEA and global compliance strategy and transformation initiatives

Please note, this is a 12‑month fixed-term position.

About the Team

This is an exciting opportunity to be a crucial member of the P&C & L&H Reinsurance EMEA Compliance team, as part of a global team. You will report to the Head Compliance P&C & L&H Reinsurance EMEA. The team is internal business client facing with an international footprint and diversity of team members. We provide end-to-end guidance on key Compliance Risks including Anti-Money Laundering, International Trade Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Data Protection, Conduct Risk, and others. Our clients are diverse and are committed to delivering value and innovative services and products in a compliant manner.  We are a diverse team based in Zurich, Munich, Cape Town, Luxemburg, Bratislava and London.

About You

You are an experienced Legal, Compliance or Risk professional with experience in carrying out regulatory monitoring activities. You believe in leadership from every seat and will be able to demonstrate that in your day-to-day endeavors. Attention to detail is key, and your ability to prioritize tasks and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels is critical to success in this role.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Fluent in English, other languages a plus. 
• University degree or equivalent qualification 
• Minimum 5 years' experience in compliance, preferably financial sanctions with experience in the Reinsurance industry and ideally UK market 
• Good understanding of (re)-insurance regulatory requirements
• Solid understanding of compliance risks, particularly anti-money laundering, international trade controls, conduct and data protection 
• Ability to take ownership and prioritise and work in a dynamic and changing matrix environment 
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills 

Behaviours 

We expect that you always act with integrity, regardless of the situation. We are looking for a great teammate that collaborates well but still takes ownership for your own work by effectively prioritising and executing your tasks. This is a fast-paced role where pragmatic thinking, effective time management and the ability to multi-task are key. By demonstrating innovation and the drive for continuous improvement, there are many opportunities to add value to our team! 

Compensation & Work Model

For Slovakia, the monthly base salary range for this position is between 2,900 EUR and 4,900 EUR for a full-time role.

The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role

• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.

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