Head of Compliance
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Compliance professional advising business leaders on regulatory frameworks within a global healthcare context. Leading compliance program enhancements and fostering a culture of ethics across Europe.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted compliance advisor to business leaders, providing practical, risk-based guidance on complex regulatory and governance matters.
- Lead the design, delivery, and ongoing enhancement of the European Compliance Programme.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop annual compliance plans aligned to business priorities and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with business and legal teams to implement effective compliance policies, controls, and governance processes.
- Build strong relationships with regulatory authorities and support regulatory engagement across multiple European jurisdictions.
- Provide strategic compliance input into business initiatives, change programmes, and cross-functional projects.
- Prepare and present compliance updates, reports, and key risk insights to Boards, committees, and senior leadership teams.
- Monitor regulatory developments and proactively identify emerging compliance risks and opportunities.
- Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability through communication, awareness initiatives, and training programmes.
- Support the implementation of global compliance policies, including anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and other regulatory obligations.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Compliance professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous professional growth.
- Partner closely with Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to drive effective compliance outcomes across the region.
Requirements:
- Significant experience within Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Risk, Legal, or Governance functions, ideally within insurance, healthcare, financial services, or another regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and governance requirements applicable to regulated organisations.
- Experience developing and implementing compliance programmes, policies, and risk management frameworks.
- The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
- Experience working across multiple countries, jurisdictions, or international business environments.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts for different audiences.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or developing teams.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- High levels of professional integrity, sound judgement, and accountability.
- The ability to balance compliance obligations with commercial and operational priorities.
- Professional Compliance qualification or relevant industry certification.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Additional European language skills, such as French, Dutch, or Spanish.
- Experience interacting with regulators or supporting regulatory inspections and reviews.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Multicultural and hybrid working environment
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Wellbeing Benefits
- Educational Development Program
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