Head of Compliance

AXA; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days rising to 27

Retail Discounts

Company Shareplan / Scheme & Loan

Cycle2Work Scheme

Discounted Home Insurance

Employee Assistance Scheme

Dr@Hand

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Financial Education/Pension Semn

Job summary

AXA Partners UK&I is seeking a Head of Compliance to drive a strong compliance culture, ensure regulatory adherence, and support growth with integrity. You will lead a high-performing team, advise on regulatory requirements, and foster collaboration with regulators and senior leaders.

The role requires proven experience in financial services compliance, a deep understanding of UK and global regulations, and the ability to translate complex rules into practical actions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in compliance, risk, or audit within a regulated financial services or insurance organization.
• Strong understanding of UK and global regulatory frameworks, including insurance products and distribution.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with experience building and guiding high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical actions.
• Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to fair customer treatment.
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, changing environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as needed to oversee compliance effectiveness across operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing compliance team, fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all compliance activities, ensuring adherence to UK laws and internal policies.
• Implement and maintain policies, procedures, and risk management strategies to safeguard the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, ensuring timely reporting and proactive engagement.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory and conduct requirements, supporting the business to meet evolving standards.
• Drive the compliance agenda across all levels, influencing senior stakeholders and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments, preparing the organization for upcoming changes.
• Support the organization in implementing new regulations, ensuring effective and sustainable compliance practices.
• Promote a customer‑centric approach, prioritizing good outcomes and reducing potential harm.
• Manage internal reporting, governance, and risk assessments, providing clear insights to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Audit

Stakeholder management

Job description

AXA Partners UK&I is seeking a dedicated Head of Compliance to drive a strong compliance culture, ensure regulatory adherence, and support our business’s growth and integrity.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the compliance landscape in a dynamic environment, working closely with senior leaders and regulatory bodies to promote transparency, fairness, and excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and develop a high-performing compliance team, fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all compliance activities, ensuring adherence to UK laws and internal policies.
• Implement and maintain policies, procedures, and risk management strategies to safeguard the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, ensuring timely reporting and proactive engagement.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory and conduct requirements, supporting the business to meet evolving standards.
• Drive the compliance agenda across all levels, influencing senior stakeholders and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments, preparing the organization for upcoming changes.
• Support the organization in implementing new regulations, ensuring effective and sustainable compliance practices.
• Promote a customer‑centric approach, prioritizing good outcomes and reducing potential harm.
• Manage internal reporting, governance, and risk assessments, providing clear insights to leadership.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in compliance, risk, or audit within a regulated financial services or insurance organization.
• Strong understanding of UK and global regulatory frameworks, including insurance products and distribution.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with experience building and guiding high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical actions.
• Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to fair customer treatment.
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, changing environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as needed to oversee compliance effectiveness across operations.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer

At AXA Partners, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week)
• Retail Discounts
• Company Shareplan /Scheme & Loan
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Discounted Home Insurance
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Dr@Hand
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - [e-mail]

Who we are

We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector‑leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

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