Group Compliance Manager

Danos Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European life insurance group based in London is seeking a Group Compliance Manager to enhance the Compliance Framework across the organization. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and involves regulatory monitoring, partnership with local compliance teams, and management of compliance projects. Ideal candidates will have strong compliance experience, stakeholder management skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position features a competitive salary, bonus, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong generalist compliance experience ideally within life insurance or pensions.
• Confidence managing stakeholders across different geographies and seniority levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Head of Compliance in managing the Group Compliance Framework.
• Lead group-wide regulatory monitoring and ensure timely communication on changes.
• Partner with local compliance teams for policy application.

Skills

Generalist compliance experience

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Professional compliance qualification

Job description

An international European life insurance group is seeking a Group Compliance Manager to join its growing London based Risk & Compliance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take a step up into a broader group-level role, working within a flat structure and reporting directly to the Group Head of Compliance. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, group governance, and complex multi‑jurisdictional projects.

The Role

You will play a key role in embedding and enhancing the Group Compliance Framework across the organisation, supporting local compliance teams and influencing a strong culture of compliance during an exciting period of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Group Head of Compliance in managing, maintaining and embedding the Group Compliance Framework
• Lead group‑wide regulatory monitoring and horizon scanning, ensuring timely communication and training on regulatory developments
• Act as Chair of key compliance working groups, setting agendas, tracking actions and driving delivery
• Support acquisition and integration activity, from due diligence through to implementation and post‑integration monitoring
• Partner closely with local compliance teams to ensure consistent application of policies, methodologies and tools
• Lead and strengthen the Group Privacy framework, including intragroup data agreements and GDPR governance
• Support financial crime compliance activities, including third‑party and transaction due diligence
• Prepare and support quarterly compliance reporting to senior management and Board committees
• Assist with regulatory engagement, audits and ad‑hoc compliance projects
• Act as deputy to the Group Head of Compliance where required

About You

• Strong generalist compliance experience ideally within life insurance / pensions
• Exposure to group‑level compliance frameworks, regulatory change or multi‑jurisdictional environments
• Confident managing stakeholders across different geographies and seniority levels
• Experience leading or contributing to compliance projects and strategic initiatives
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and know when to escal k
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for senior audiences
• Working towards or holding a professional compliance qualification (desirable)

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary + bonus + hybrid working model
• Group‑level role with real influence
• Direct reporting line to the Group Head of Compliance
• Exposure to acquisitions, integration and regulatory transformation projects
• Collaborative, pragmatic culture with a focus on improvement and growth
• Strong platform for long‑term career development within group compliance leadership