Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance for Canada Life Reinsurance Ireland dac (CLReI) and Canada Life Group Services Limited (CLGS), this strategic role will ensure robust governance and regulatory adherence across CLRe Dublin. The successful candidate will influence the compliance strategy, foster a strong culture of integrity, and contribute to business resilience.
The individual will have a growth mindset and strong emotional intelligence with the ability to adapt to changing priorities as they arise. They will have the ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams across the organisation.
This is a Controlled Function role under the CBI Fitness and Probity Regime.
Responsibilities
* Alongside the Head of Compliance, develop and enhance a comprehensive risk-based compliance monitoring programme.
* Advise on new regulations and strategic business initiatives, identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
* Preparation of high-quality reports for senior management, board committees, and regulatory bodies.
* Deliver engaging training on a variety of compliance topics including Data Protection, Financial Crime Prevention, and Corporate Governance.
* Develop and maintain compliance policies, ensuring clear communication across the organisation.
* Create and manage regulatory information packs for inspections and queries.
* Champion a proactive compliance culture and mentor junior team members.
* Leverage technology and data analytics to strengthen compliance oversight.
* Proactively challenge the status quo to drive efficiencies and streamline existing processes and procedures.
What you will need to be successful in the role
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a second-line regulatory compliance role, ideally within reinsurance or insurance.
* Strong knowledge of Irish and EU regulatory frameworks (Solvency II, Insurance Distribution, Fitness & Probity, GDPR). UK regulatory knowledge is an advantage.
* Professional compliance qualification (e.g., LCI, ICA Diploma) or equivalent.
* Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them practically.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership and regulators.
* Analytical mindset with data-driven problem-solving capabilities.
* Collaborative team player with the ability to contribute effectively to cross-functional initiatives
* Excellent attention to detail and high integrity.
* Champions simplification and efficiency, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes