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