Global Topic Owner-Sales Compliance & Customer Protection

AXA UK; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider is seeking a Global Topic Owner (GTO) to develop compliance strategies, manage compliance programs, and guide risk assessments. This role requires a law degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence senior executives. The GTO will ensure alignment with regulatory standards and foster a culture of compliance within the organization, while also offering career growth opportunities within a supportive environment. This position is based in Croydon, England.

Benefits

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Programs promoting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Operational Excellence).
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of the insurance/assistance business.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect compliance programs for the organization.
• Lead global compliance team to ensure adherence to standards.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments.

Skills

Strong compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Subject matter expertise

Influencing senior executives

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

The Global Topic Owner (GTO) is a pivotal role within the Compliance Function and Allianz Partners, reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer. This position defines the compliance strategy and ensures effective support for the company's global objectives within specific Compliance Risk Areas (as per the AzP Compliance Policy) for Allianz Partners, serving as the primary contact in AzP. The GTO is responsible for designing and architecting compliance programs, managing oversight of functional areas, and leading compliance activities across the AzP Group for these topics. This role requires strategic vision and leadership to harmonize compliance efforts globally, actively liaising with global business functions and key stakeholders (top management/board members) to embed complex compliance obligations into daily processes.

What you do

Compliance Monitoring and Advisory

• Harmonizes compliance tasks, procedures, and tools for the dedicated topics to ensure consistency and effectiveness across the organization.
• Monitors relevant legal, regulatory, and Allianz SE Group developments for the dedicated topics, assesses impact, and provides strategic guidance.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Leads risk assessments and program maturity evaluations related to the topics, collaborating with business functions to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Oversees internal and external audits and reviews, ensuring high standards to safeguard the organization’s integrity and reputation.

Standards/Policies/Guidelines/Subject Matter Expertise

• Fosters a strong compliance ethic within the AzP Group, emphasizing the importance of compliance.
• Defines group-wide policies, standards, and rules, consulting with relevant compliance members and business areas to ensure alignment with internal and external requirements.

Compliance Trainings

• Ensures the relevance and strategic alignment of compliance training programs to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Monitors the effectiveness of training initiatives to foster a compliance culture.

Compliance Reporting/Investigations

• Provides strategic reporting inputs to the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Supervises high-level investigations and inquiries, collaborating with Legal, Audit, and other stakeholders to address complex compliance issues.

Lead and Manage Global Compliance Team

• Evaluates and implements policy or process adjustments, managing related resources.
• Leads global efforts to ensure alignment with organizational and regulatory standards, driving compliance excellence.
• Ensures the organization’s commitment to ethical standards and regulatory adherence.

What you bring

• Law degree or equivalent.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Operational Excellence).
• Proven experience in a similar role with strong compliance knowledge and leading transformation projects.
• Extensive knowledge of the insurance/assistance business.
• Experience working with stakeholders, reviewing processes, and ensuring compliance controls.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills at all levels.
• Experience influencing senior executives on compliance controls.
• Subject matter expertise with confident communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal disciplines relevant to compliance, including criminal and corporate law.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Expertise in process skills, especially OPEX or similar methodologies.

What we offer

We value each employee's unique contributions and support personal and professional growth through various courses and development programs. Our global environment encourages mobility and career progression. We prioritize your health and wellbeing with programs designed to promote work-life balance.

Job ID: 76310 | Department: Legal & Compliance | Level: Professional | Classification: PG13 | Company: Allianz Partners | Type: Full-Time | Contract: Permanent