Our client is a leading financial services business with a reputation for high performance and staff engagement. They now require an experienced Group Chief Compliance Officer to join a high performing Risk and Compliance Team.

The ideal candidate for the role of Group Chief Compliance Officer will have:

• In depth knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a Chief Compliance Officer in the international life assurance sector
• Must have held a senior compliance role for at least five years
• Broad commercial experience with experience in the financial services sector, particularly the life and investment sectors
• Experience of operating in a multijurisdictional environment
• Experience of working in a business going through continuous upgrading, change and growth.
• Understanding of market knowledge and regulations/legislation within industry, ideally from the life and investment sectors
• Track record of strong leadership and is committed to mentoring and developing the team
• Must have sufficient experience to represent Group with regulators, government and trade body committees
• Problem Solving analyse situations, identify solutions and present complex problems in a clear manner, good numerical skills
• Influencing and interpersonal develop sustainable relationships, persuasive, articulate information well, challenge ideas constructively and insightfully, deal with stakeholders with humility, diplomacy, commercial insight and respect - a trusted advisor and credible subject matter expert
• Has a genuine interest in business and regulatory compliance developments
• Adaptable enjoy new challenges, embrace change, resolve conflict, flexible support to the wider team
• Results Driven organise resources, establish priorities, put planning and governance structures in place, establish risks
• Reliable - deliver on commitments and uphold standards and principles
• Leadership - delegate, manage upwards, and deliver on core objectives through mentoring and coaching direct reports to develop and reach their potential
• Organisational - meticulous attention to detail, organisational and time management skills
• Excellent computing, compliance, team working and written/verbal communication skills
• Independence - the ability to conduct the role independently and with integrity and to exercise professional judgement