Partnerships Control Team Lead

Wakam; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading insurtech company in Paris is seeking a Partnerships Control Team Lead to manage control processes across its B2B2C ecosystem in 30+ countries. The role involves overseeing a team's efforts in ensuring compliance and enhancing control methodologies, along with substantial experience in internal audit and regulatory frameworks. This position offers flexibility and a chance to influence strategic decisions within a rapidly expanding organization.

Prestations

Remote work flexibility

Monthly growth day

Lunch vouchers

Flat hierarchical structure

Work with passionate experts

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in internal audit/control or regulatory supervision.
• Strong command of insurance regulatory frameworks (Solvency II, EIOPA).
• Proven team management experience.

Responsabilités

• Manage the full control cycle per established control plan.
• Oversee the partnerships control team of 4 controllers.
• Enhance partnerships control methodology and reporting.

Connaissances

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Risk management

Analytical abilities

Formation

Master's degree in Risk Management, Audit, Finance, Insurance, or Engineering

Description du poste

Who are we?

Wakam is a B2B2C insurance company that creates white-label insurance solutions via its Play&Plug technology platform for more than 80 partners. We provide most of our insurance products through API, and hosts white label insurance solutions via our Play&Plug technology platform.

With a footprint spanning 32 countries Wakam is the European leader in digital and embedded insurance.

Strongly committed to social responsibility, Wakam is a mission-driven company dedicated to "enabling transparent and impactful insurance".

About the Team

The Partnerships Control team sits within Wakam's Risk & Internal Control Office, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the regulatory and contractual compliance of activities delegated by Wakam to its commercial partners — including brokers, MGAs, insurtechs, and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs).

Our mission goes beyond standard compliance. Wakam's business model delegates key processes (underwriting, policy issuance, claims management) to partners, making control a strategic function at the heart of our operations. We conduct rigorous annual controls to ensure service quality, partner reliability, and risk mitigation.

Your Mission

As Partnerships Control Team Lead, you will lead Wakam's end-to-end control program across its B2B2C ecosystem in 30+ countries. You will:

• Manage the full control cycle according to established control plan.
• Oversee the partnerships control team: manage a team of 4 controllers and a pool of external consultants, ensuring quality, prioritisation, and continuous development.
• Plan and coordinate partnerships control activities, ensuring timely delivery aligned with Wakam's commercial and regulatory objectives.
• Enhance and evolve partnerships control methodology to reflect changing business needs, risk profiles, and regulatory expectations.
• Leverage technology and AI tools to automate and strengthen control processes, improving accuracy and scalability.
• Lead transversal collaboration with internal stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Compliance, Revenue, Partner Oversight) for mission alignment and follow-up.
• Supervise control reporting: review deliverables, write executive summaries, and present outcomes to governance bodies.
• Track action plans: ensure proper implementation of remediation measures and embed follow-up in the risk management framework.
• Contribute to risk strategy: support risk mapping, incident analysis, and internal control systems with partnerships control insights.

What You Bring

• A Master's degree (Bac+5 or equivalent) in Risk Management, Audit, Finance, Insurance, or Engineering.
• 10+ years' experience in internal audit/control, partner/vendor control, or regulatory supervision — ideally in the non-life insurance sector or within consulting firms.
• Strong command of insurance regulatory frameworks (Solvency II, EIOPA guidelines, etc.).
• Proven team management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• End-to-end audit or control process ownership — from scoping to reporting and remediation monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to C-level and governance committees.
• Fluent in both English and French (spoken & written) is mandatory.
• Familiarity or interest in AI/automation tools applied to internal control is a strong plus.

Who You Are

• A natural leader with strategic vision and operational discipline.
• Known for your rigor, autonomy, and ability to navigate complexity.
• Collaborative and persuasive — able to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Analytical and methodical, with a passion for improving systems and compliance culture.
• Tech-curious — open to AI-driven innovations in audit and control.
• Resilient and adaptable — you thrive in evolving, fast-paced environments.

Why Join Wakam?

• Strategic Positioning: Be at the intersection of compliance, governance, and growth in a fast-scaling insurtech.
• European Impact: Lead controls across a diverse partner ecosystem operating in 30+ countries.
• Innovation Culture: Work with teams embracing automation, AI, and agile governance.
• Cross-functional Reach: Collaborate with executive stakeholders on mission-critical decisions.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: Remote-first environment with opportunities to shape your role and team.
• Growth Platform: Join a mission-driven company generating €900M+ in revenue and growing fast.

Hiring Process

• Screening Interview – with our Talent Acquisition Partner
• Business Interview – with our Chief Risk Officer
• Team Interview – with 2 members
• HR Interview – with our People Lead Partner

Interested? Apply now and take your compliance expertise to the next level in a company where transparency, impact, and innovation are at the core.

Let's raise the bar on partnership governance, together.

Recruitment Agencies

Wakam has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Wakam does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact our managers directly.

More About Us

Check out our website to learn about the 11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special! If you're adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we'd love to meet you!

What Makes Us Unique:

• True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat!
• Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy
• Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development
• Lunch voucher with Swile card
• A meaningful company: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021
• Work alongside passionate experts: who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.

At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.