Head of Compliance

We are looking for a head of compliance advice to join us, primarily supporting our personal commercial lines of business. Part of the Allianz SE global group, Allianz UK is the second largest general insurer in the UK as a result of the acquisitions of the Liverpool Victoria General Insurance Group and Legal & General Insurance Limited.

Reporting into Allianz UK's Chief Compliance Officer, the Head of Compliance Advice (Personal/Commercial) will work closely with head of Compliance to ensure the delivery of effective comprehensive, professional and independent compliance advice and support across all our regulated firms.

The role will be mainly based in Guildford and offer a hybrid working model. There will be travel required to other UK locations including London/Croydon and Bournemouth and occasional travel internationally.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Horizon scanning, and advising on the implications of relevant regulatory developments for each business area
- Providing accurate and pragmatic risk-based advice, guidance and challenge to the first line
- Representing second line compliance in major initiatives and projects, both in the UK and globally
- Direct and/or indirect line management, development of employees, and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately
- Reporting to, and participating in, key business committees
- Liaising with the other governance functions (Risk, Corporate Governance, Company Secretariat and Legal, and Internal Audit) to ensure the effective operation of the second and third lines of defence
- The preparation of reports for both executive and Board level committees
- Working closely with the Head of Regulatory Relations to ensure FCA liaison is complete, accurate and timely
- Overseeing regulatory actions and activities to ensure these are completed in a timely and comprehensive manner
- Liaising with Allianz Group Compliance and participating in relevant Group initiatives
- Deputising for the CCO as required

**Skills & Experience**
- Extensive knowledge of EU and UK financial services regulatory developments
- Thorough knowledge and experience of the UK general insurance market
- Clear, accurate and concise analysis, advice and risk based reporting
- Able to influence and engage senior internal and external stakeholders
- Working in a senior leadership role in a Compliance/Risk or Legal function
- Leadership and management experience
- Working with financial services regulators and or other relevant external stakeholders
- Non-compliance related operational or strategic role experience
- Educated to degree level or higher at university
- Insurance and/or legal qualification
- Professional member of the Chartered Insurance Institute
- Member of other relevant professional body(ies)

Note: The role holder will be certified under SM&CR.

**Our Benefits**

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from - including: retail discounts and insurance cover - so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

- Flexible buy/sell holiday options
- Car Allowance
- Global Career development benefits
- Health and Wellbeing
- Ensure equal pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Full time and part time policies
- Employee parental support
- Maternity & paternity leave
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Generous pension contributions
- Development days
- A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
- Retail discounts