Compliance Team Lead

We are seeking a dynamic Compliance Team Leader to join our Compliance Team in Dublin
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Reporting to the Compliance Advice Senior Compliance Officer, the successful candidate will play a key role in embedding a culture of compliance with relevant legislation into the day-to-day operations of our business in the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland, as well as improving compliance standards throughout the organisation.

This role will also involve mentoring the team, allocating and monitoring work, and setting standards within the teamwork program.

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 majority of your working week away from home. Away from home means attendance at one of our office locations visiting clients or attending industry events.

• Manage the allocation and completion of work within the Compliance advice team and provide regular updates to your line manager on progress.
• Mentor compliance team members through ongoing training and coaching.
• Provide advice within the company on relevant legislation and Group/Company policies to ensure AXA remains compliant.
• Engage with business units and supporting functions to fulfil ongoing obligations to the Fitness & Probity and Minimum Competency Requirements, with a focus on company wide procedures and recordkeeping.
• Provide guidance to other areas as required based on interpretation of compliance obligations to facilitate the development of new products, marketing literature, systems, etc.
• Develop, review, and deliver appropriate training, paying particular attention to obligations from the Central Bank in conjunction with business units and support functions.
• Foster a good working relationship with all areas of the Business.
• Actively participate in projects related to the introduction of new compliance requirements within the business, focusing on regulatory requirements and Codes of Practice issued by the Central Bank of Ireland.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an insurance business environment, with at least 2 years in a compliance function and/or 2 years of team lead experience (essential).
• APA (Personal & Commercial) with a commitment to progress to CIP and/or equivalent insurance qualifications such as DII (essential). Accreditation from Compliance Institute is desirable.
• Previous exposure to compliance/regulatory matters is desirable.
• Knowledge of all relevant regulatory requirements including Consumer Protection Code, Minimum Competency Code, Data Protection Acts, relevant applicable general legislation, and any other regulatory requirements issued by the Central Bank of Ireland or the FCA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially in influencing and challenging people at all levels in the organisation to secure change of behaviour in compliance matters.
• Well organized and capable of motivating others toward delivering key compliance objectives across the organisation.
• Excellent PC skills including spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• Enthusiastic approach with a high level of drive and energy.
• Demonstrates a flexible work attitude and an ability to work within strict deadlines.

This role is an allocated Controlled Function 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 axa.ie/careers.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.

This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions.