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Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer - Insurance
Location: Dublin, Hybrid model
Reports To: Head of Compliance
Experience Required: 3-5 years
Industry: Insurance
We are open to considering applications from experienced candidates seeking a four-day working week
Role Overview
We are seeking a Compliance & Data Privacy Officer to support the delivery of an effective compliance framework within a regulated insurance outsourcing environment. The successful candidate will contribute to regulatory compliance monitoring, data privacy activities, risk management, policy governance, and stakeholder engagement across the business. This role is ideally suited to a compliance professional with insurance or financial services experience who has exposure to privacy regulations and an understanding of the applicable regulatory framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the company's compliance programme.
- Assist with Solvency II governance and regulatory reporting activities.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess the impact of new laws, regulations, and industry guidance.
- Assist in conducting compliance monitoring reviews and thematic assessments across business functions.
- Support the management of regulatory breaches, incidents, and compliance remediation activities.
- Review and update compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Provide compliance advice and guidance to business stakeholders on regulatory matters.
- Assist with regulatory reporting and interactions with regulators.
- Support the operation of the company's Solvency II governance framework, including policy governance and control monitoring.
- Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the identification and mitigation of compliance risks.
- Maintain compliance registers, records, and management information reports.
- Support audits and assurance reviews undertaken by internal and external stakeholders.
Privacy & Data Protection Responsibilities
- Support the organisation's compliance with GDPR and applicable data protection legislation.
- Assist with data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments.
- Support the management of data subject access requests and privacy-related incidents.
- Work closely with legal, information security, and operational teams on privacy matters.
- Monitor developments in privacy regulation and data governance requirements.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- 3-5 years' experience in, Risk, Privacy, or Regulatory role.
- Exposure to Solvency II, insurance regulation or regulatory compliance frameworks is essential
- Experience working within a regulated financial services environment.
- Good knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles.
- Experience conducting compliance monitoring reviews and risk assessments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable
- Experience within the regulated financial services industry.
- Knowledge of conduct risk frameworks and regulatory expectations.
- Professional qualification, or working towards one, such as:
- Licentiate or Associate designation with the Compliance Institute
- Insurance Qualification – APA or CIP.
Personal Attributes
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Detail-oriented with strong judgment and decision-making skills.
- Collaborative and proactive approach.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to regulatory standards and customer outcomes.
- Innovative and problem solving.
What Success Looks Like
- Compliance monitoring activities are delivered accurately and on time.
- Regulatory obligations are effectively tracked and managed.
- Privacy risks are identified and addressed proactively.
- Strong working relationships are maintained with business stakeholders.
- Compliance and governance frameworks continue to evolve in line with regulatory expectations.
This role would suit a Compliance Officer coming from an insurer broker, or other regulated financial services organisation who is looking to broaden their exposure across compliance, privacy, governance, and Solvency II.
