Compliance Analyst

AXIS Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and family

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support the design, implementation and monitoring of its compliance program, aligning with Lloyd’s framework and regulatory expectations. You will engage with regulators and senior stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance and governance across the business.

You will contribute to regulatory reporting, sanctions and financial crime considerations, and help drive improvements in processes and controls within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year in a Compliance Function within the Lloyd’s insurance market.
• Knowledge of insurance and/or financial services legislation and regulations.
• Experience improving or implementing processes or procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work well under pressure as part of a fast-paced team.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, monitoring and delivery of AXIS’s Compliance Plan.
• Assist in compliance oversight and advisory activity with Lloyd’s framework.
• Contribute to enhancement of AXIS regulatory compliance and governance frameworks.
• Provide regulatory advice on sanctions and financial crime matters.
• Engage with Lloyd’s, PRA and FCA and respond to regulatory requests and inspections.
• Coordinate regulatory returns and governance documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist with regulatory change projects.
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and boards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory liaison

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Job Description

Compliance Analyst

What will you do in this role?

• Support the design, implementation, monitoring and delivery of AXIS’s Compliance Plan to ensure the effective management of AXIS’s compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
• Support day‑to‑day core compliance oversight and advisory activity, including alignment to Lloyd’s Principle Based Oversight Framework, and adherence to Lloyd’s licensing capabilities .
• Contribute to the enhancement and oversight of the AXIS regulatory compliance and corporate governance frameworks.
• Support in providing sound regulatory advice to the business, including sanctions and other financial crime matters.
• Engage with Lloyd’s, PRA and FCA in a positive manner and assist in responding to regulatory requests, regulatory reviews and inspections.
• Play a key role in the operation of SM&CR, partnering with senior stakeholders to coordinate regulatory applications and notifications, maintain governance documentation, and support compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate completion of regulatory returns.
• Support with monitoring regulatory developments and assist with regulatory change projects in response to business needs, in collaboration with other functions.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance reports to senior management, Executive Committees and Boards of Directors.
• Support the performance of second‑line Compliance monitoring activities.
• Assist in ad‑hoc projects relating to the implementation of upcoming regulatory developments.
• You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have

• At least one year’s experience in a Compliance Function within the Lloyd’s insurance market.
• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations relating to insurance and/or financial services.
• Experience improving or implementing processes or procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure as part of a fast‑paced team.
• Highly organised, with the ability to work on your own initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What we prefer you to have

• Experience dealing with the PRA and FCA, and other global regulators, such as the Central Bank of Ireland (‘CBI’) or Bermudan Monetary Authority (‘BMA’).

Role factors

In this role, you will typically be required to attend the London office 3 days per week. You may be required to infrequently travel internationally.

What we offer

• You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.
• We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful. We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.