We are looking, on behalf of a well established insurance company in Gibraltar, for a Head of Compliance. The Head of Compliance for Europe will play a critical role in ensuring the organization’s regional operations fully comply with both local regulatory requirements and where relevant, group-wide standards and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive compliance program tailored to the specific regulatory requirements of Gibraltar and Malta.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities, perform a function holder role and manage relationships with external regulatory bodies in Europe.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and ensure the organization is informed and responsive to local changes in laws and regulations.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior management or the Core team.
- Collaborate closely with the CCO and other regional Head(s) of Compliance to ensure regional activities are aligned with global compliance strategies and frameworks.
- Support the ongoing development and rollout of group-wide compliance initiatives, ensuring their successful execution at the regional level.
- Provide regular feedback to the CCO on regional challenges while ensuring all local adaptations still comply with global standards.
- Providing direction and oversight of compliance administrators.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in a leadership role within a highly regulated industry. Experience within the financial services or insurance industry is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and adhering to global compliance frameworks and centralized policies.
- Experience working in a matrixed or global organization with a centralized compliance function.
- Strong knowledge of both local and international regulatory frameworks, with the ability to implement and enforce group-wide standards at a regional level.
- Ability to work under the direction of a centralized compliance function, ensuring full alignment with group policies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and across jurisdictions
- Professional qualifications in compliance (e.g., ICA, CAMS) are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across cultures and diverse teams, with a focus on influencing a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to risk management and regulatory challenges.
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