This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
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Job Title: Compliance Analyst
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join the AXIS Compliance team in our London office. This is a new role and a fantastic opportunity for an eager compliance professional to join a highly experienced and collaborative team in a global organisation. This role may suit a Compliance Analyst who may wish to take the next step in advancing their career.
The Compliance team at AXIS aims to provide effective and pragmatic compliance advisory, support, oversight and monitoring. Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager UK, the primary responsibility of the role will be to ensure AXIS complies with its legal and regulatory obligations and support the wider Compliance function in all aspects of the Compliance Universe.
What will you do in this role?
- Support the design, implementation, monitoring and delivery of AXIS’s Compliance Plan to ensure the effective management of AXIS’s compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
- Support the enhancement and oversight of the AXIS regulatory compliance and corporate governance frameworks.
- Support in providing legal, regulatory advice and support to the business, ensuring advice is provided in a commercial, practical, and timely manner.
- Provide support to the business on sanctions and other financial crime related matters
- Engage with Lloyd’s, PRA and FCA in a positive manner and lead in the response to regulatory requests, regulatory reviews, and inspections.
- Oversee the preparation and review of regulatory applications.
- Support day-to-day core compliance oversight and advisory.
- Support with monitoring regulatory developments and assist with regulatory change projects in response to business needs in collaboration with other functions.
- Assist in the preparation of compliance reports to senior management, Executive Committees, and Boards of Directors.
- Support in the performance of second-line Compliance monitoring activities.
- Assist in any ad-hoc projects relating to implementation of any upcoming regulatory developments.
- You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
About You:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.
What you need to have:
- Educated to degree level in the areas of Law/Business/ Compliance-related field..
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations specifically relating to insurance/financial services.
- Experience in improving or implementing processes or procedures.
- Excellent communication skills and strong ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure as part of a fast-paced team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organised with an ability to work on own initiative to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Working knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
What we prefer you to have:
- At least 1 years’ experience in a similar position within the general insurance market or financial services.
- Experience with dealing with Lloyd’s, PRA and FCA.
Role Factors:
In this role, you will typically be required to be in the office three days a week. Days and frequency may vary depending upon external audit reporting requirements. You may be required to infrequently travel internationally.
What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.