Compliance Assurance Manager

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man

Are you passionate about ensuring organisations adhere to the highest standards of compliance? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can make a significant impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will drive excellence by leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of our robust compliance programs. You will guide and mentor a dedicated team in assessing compliance risks and conducting thorough assurance activities, while providing strategic insights and practical solutions to mitigate these risks effectively. Working closely with colleagues from various functions and locations, you will foster awareness and understanding of compliance requirements and best practices, and champion a strong compliance culture throughout the organisation, ensuring we always operate with the highest standards of integrity.

Why join us? By taking on this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our compliance landscape, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all within a supportive team that values your contributions.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing comprehensive compliance plans to meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Regularly updating compliance processes based on regulatory changes and business needs.
• Coordinating compliance audits and risk assessments to identify and improve potential non-compliance areas.
• Developing assurance plans, preparing compliance reports, and communicating findings to senior management.
• Identifying and mitigating compliance risks in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Monitoring regulatory developments to ensure timely compliance with new regulations.
• Creating and delivering training programs on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Providing ongoing support and guidance to employees on compliance matters.
• Collaborating with legal, risk management, and internal audit teams for a unified compliance approach.
• Acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies and managing inquiries and examinations.
• Preparing and presenting compliance reports to senior management and regulatory authorities.

Your skills and experience:

• Educated to bachelor’s degree level with experience in compliance, risk management, or audit roles within the insurance or financial services industry, ideally supported by relevant professional compliance or audit qualifications.
• A strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to compliance is essential.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills, are required.
• Experience in leading a team and managing others is highly desirable.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• A strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail is critical.

Who are we? 

We are Zurich International Life!  
 
We support our fellow business units who provide life and savings products to markets around the world.  Based out of the Isle of Man since 1982, Zurich has built a strong reputation as a reliable, dependable yet innovative insurer and regularly receives recognition and awards from the industry. We believe in having a diverse mix of employees that reflects our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome.  We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community actively through the Zurich Community Trust.   
 

This role is based in our state-of-the-art Isle of Man office alongside a further 360 employees at this location.
  
Why Zurich? 
Aside from our fantastic office space, which we demonstrate in our video, we have a great benefits and reward package.
 
Please take a look at the video for an insight into Zurich: 
 
https://players.brightcove.net/5768412917001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6318953386112
 
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