Job Title: Compliance Officer
Location: South Dublin
A leading international insurance company is seeking a highly experienced Compliance Officer to join their team in South Dublin.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance, regulatory affairs, and risk management, with experience working closely with regulators such as the Central Bank.
This role involves 2 days per week in the office and offers a competitive package including comprehensive benefits, bonuses, and career development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities:
1. Compliance Risk Monitoring: Continuously assess and manage existing and emerging compliance risks, ensuring the risk management process is effective and controls are efficient.
2. Privacy Assessments: Provide input on privacy assessments, identifying privacy risks in new and existing products, systems, and processes. Maintain accurate records and ensure information is up-to-date.
3. Collaboration with Global Offices: Work closely with the Group Compliance Office and Group Privacy Office to improve compliance and privacy functions. Collaborate with the company's first line of defense.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Monitor compliance with regulations in each country where the company operates. Provide expert guidance for cross-border business.
5. Compliance Framework Implementation: Contribute to the design and implementation of the Compliance Framework. Regularly review and update compliance policies and procedures as needed.
6. Compliance Monitoring: Develop and execute the company's Compliance and Privacy Monitoring Plan. Conduct regular compliance testing and monitoring as necessary.
7. Reporting and Communication: Prepare comprehensive compliance reports for internal committees. Liaise with external advisors on regulatory, privacy, and compliance matters.
8. Compliance and Privacy Training: Assist in creating and delivering training sessions on compliance and privacy topics. Conduct training sessions and raise awareness among staff.
9. Documentation and Policy Revision: Revise the company's Compliance Manual and update policies as required.
10. Additional Responsibilities: Attend relevant training sessions and perform other duties assigned by the Head of Compliance.
Your Skills:
1. At least 3 years' experience in a financial services environment, preferably in compliance, privacy, legal, or risk assurance.
2. Third-level qualification in a relevant field such as finance, compliance, or law.
3. Strong organisational skills, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines.
4. Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, as part of a team, or cross-functionally.
5. Comfortable creating presentations for senior management.
6. Excellent analytical skills.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commercial mindset.
8. Exceptional report writing and attention to detail.
9. Proficient time management, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise and multitask within tight deadlines.