Senior Compliance Manager

Job Description

Join AXA Global Healthcare's dynamic Compliance team as a Senior Compliance Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization against compliance risks. In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate closely with our business units to design and implement robust compliance controls, monitor adherence to laws and ethical standards, and foster a culture of compliance through training and ongoing communication.

Be at the forefront of compliance management, reporting directly to senior leadership and engaging with regulators to ensure our operations not only meet but exceed industry standards. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a global healthcare environment, we want to hear from you!

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 at least 40% of your week away from home, at our Tunbridge Wells office.

We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee Compliance and Conduct Risk identification and reporting through Risk governance.
• Support the Head of Compliance with executive and Board/Board committee reports.
• Provide proactive and reactive compliance advice to the business.
• Manage day-to-day oversight of the UK Senior Manager & Certification Regime (SMCR) alongside HR, including maintaining core SMCR documents and training for new Senior Managers.
• Assist the Head of Compliance in responding to regulator requests and proactive regulatory notifications.
• Offer compliance advice and support for HR investigations, particularly regarding Conduct Rules.
• Collaborate with Compliance Assurance teams on the annual Compliance Monitoring plan and engagement with business stakeholders for reporting and action plans.
• Lead horizon scanning activities to identify forward-looking risks, leveraging insights from other AXA entities, and review Compliance Training materials for risk impacts.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you're excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply.

What you'll bring:

• Relevant professional experience in compliance, legal, risk management, financial crime, control, or audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority Handbook rules, with desirable experience in Consumer Duty and Product Governance.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in prioritizing competing demands dynamically while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Experience working in a second line Compliance or Risk function.
• Familiarity with International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) and complex cross-border arrangements.
• Understanding of risk management frameworks, controls, and Insurance Conduct of Business rules and related regulatory requirements.

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

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £65,000
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits

To apply, click on the 'apply for this job' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to ruth.tennant@axa-uk.co.uk.

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Who we are:

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA - Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical check up to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East.