Senior Compliance Associate

Athora UK Services Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Compliance Associate to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory obligations. The role involves developing compliance strategies, facilitating compliance culture, and ensuring effective execution of compliance programs. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in compliance roles and hold relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in a Compliance-focused role preferred.
• Experience in the insurance industry or wider financial services.
• Strong presentation skills and solutions-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Design compliance monitoring plans to assess compliance programs.
• Support the completion of annual compliance risk assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Degree qualification

CISI / ICA compliance qualification

Tools

MS365

FinScan

ORBIS

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Executive Summary
Role Title: Senior Compliance Associate
Team: Compliance
Function: Group Risk and Compliance
Location: London, Hybrid working
Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Purpose of this role

The Senior Compliance Associate will play a key role within the Compliance function. The role-holder will be responsible for ensuring that Athora operates in adherence with legal, regulatory and internal requirements. This person will also help set Athora’s compliance culture locally, ensuring the wider team understands its various obligations.

Key Responsibilities & Contribution Areas

Supporting the Group Head of Compliance in delivering the Annual Group Compliance Plan of activities including:

Review of policies, procedures, training, standards and frameworks as required, including consultation and roll-out of changes

Design and execution of compliance monitoring plans to determine the effectiveness of Group and Business Unit compliance programmes

Participation in, and managing elements of strategic initiatives and projects designed to strengthen compliance infrastructure

Supporting and monitoring Business Units in adopting compliance methodology and tools, in the process of monitoring and analysing applicable regulations, and in drafting ad hoc assessments when necessary to evaluate compliance and maturity

Foster and encourage a strong culture of compliance across the Athora Group and promote awareness of the Compliance Framework, supporting compliance policies and regulations

Supporting the Group Head of Compliance and Compliance Managers with running of the Compliance Forum and the various working groups

Working with the Group Head of Compliance to maintain and track the progress of the Group Compliance Plan and provide timely updates to the Group Head of Compliance and onwards to the Board Audit Committee

Supporting the Group Head of Compliance in the completion of the annual Group Compliance risk assessments

Providing support to Athora Bermuda to maintain an effective compliance program by:

Conducting the annual compliance risk assessment and formulating the annual compliance plan

Ensuring policies, procedures, registers, frameworks, controls and manuals are maintained

Monitoring regulatory obligation and potential changes to the regulatory framework

Managing the effective execution of compliance activities including monitoring, screening and reporting

Personal Capabilities Required

A strong team player at all levels, who collaborates easily and effectively across functions

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport easily with colleagues

Strong communication and presentation skills

Confident to voice opinions and provide constructive challenge

Flexible and with a positive attitude towards change; resilient, self-motivated

Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Solutions-driven, takes responsibility for implementing better ways of working

Functional or Technical Knowledge and Skills Required

Sector knowledge: Experience working within the insurance industry (preferred) or wider financial services

Experience and strong expertise in Compliance-focused role (ideally 4-5 years of experience)

CISI / ICA compliance qualification or similar

Degree qualified

MS365 proficient with experience using FinScan and ORBIS beneficial

You must have the right to work in the UK and will need to evidence this should your application be successful.

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Apply By:

25-07-2025