Senior Compliance Officer

AXA Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to ensure the effectiveness of control frameworks and manage compliance risks. In this pivotal role, you will lead the execution of the Annual Compliance Plan, drive improvements, and provide technical leadership to the Assurance team. You'll have the opportunity to influence compliance culture across the organization while working in a flexible environment that balances remote and office work. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact in a dynamic insurance setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a Compliance/Internal Controls/Risk function in insurance.
• Good knowledge of Consumer Protection Code and Data Protection Acts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the annual Compliance Plan focusing on high-risk areas.
• Lead reviews and produce detailed reports with actionable recommendations.
• Advise on design and assessment of Compliance controls.

Skills

Compliance Reporting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Influencing Skills

Education

APA Qualified

ACOI Diploma/Certificate

Job description

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Description
We're recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer to join our AXA Ireland team.
Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, your role will be responsible for delivering assurance to AXA Ireland Senior Management regarding the effectiveness of control frameworks in managing associated risks. Identify best practices, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Oversee the execution of the Annual Compliance Plan.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Plan, manage, and execute the annual Compliance Plan, focusing on high-risk areas while ensuring comprehensive coverage across AXA Ireland.
2. Lead individual reviews, producing detailed reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations agreed upon with senior management.
3. Oversee a tracking mechanism for recommended actions from assurance reviews to ensure timely implementation.
4. Provide written status updates to the Chief Compliance Officer and senior stakeholders.
5. Offer technical leadership to the Assurance team, enhancing their skills and overall team capability.
6. Advise on the design, development, and assessment of Compliance controls throughout AXA Ireland.
7. Manage resources effectively to meet financial targets, including planning, forecasting, and budget management.
8. Ensure non-budgeted capital and project expenditures adhere to delegated financial authorities.

Qualifications
We're looking for candidates who are APA qualified, and have 5 years' experience in a Compliance/Internal Controls/Risk function in an insurance business environment.
A relevant compliance qualification i.e. ACOI Diploma/Certificate, with a commitment to progress with insurance qualifications.
Previous exposure to Compliance Reporting.
Proven experience in team management and development.
Good working knowledge of all relevant legislation including Consumer Protection Code, Minimum Competency Code, Data Protection Acts, Solvency II, relevant applicable general legislation and any other regulatory requirements issued by the Central Bank of Ireland or the FCA.
Positive influencer with ability to influence and challenge people at all levels of the organisation, to embed a mature Compliance Culture.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, showing a pragmatic and logical approach to decision-making.

This role is an allocated Controlled Function, CF2, under Fitness & Probity Regime, which means the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced level of background screening requirements. You can find more information on
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal