Senior Compliance Assurance Consultant

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man

Closing date for applications: 28th July 2025

The opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Compliance Assurance Consultant to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of our compliance programs. 

In this role, you will conduct both group-led and locally driven assurance activities, working collaboratively with colleagues across the business and the wider Group. Your contributions will be instrumental in the annual compliance risk assessment process and the development of the annual compliance plan, where your insights and challenges will be highly valued.

Additionally, you will utilise data analysis to generate actionable insights for business stakeholders and contribute to the simplification of processes through the greater use of technology within the Compliance function.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for compliance audit and a desire to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and join our forward-thinking team.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to creating and delivering a risk-based Compliance Assurance Plan.
• Update compliance processes and procedures to reflect regulatory and business changes.
• Conduct activities to identify non-compliance and areas for improvement.
• Develop and execute assurance plans, prepare reports, and communicate findings.
• Support and monitor corrective actions to prevent future issues.
• Assess compliance risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure timely compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of compliance activities and findings.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and regulators.
• Collaborate with legal, risk management, internal audit, and other departments.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance on compliance matters.

Your skills and experience:

• Considerable experience in compliance assurance or auditing within financial or professional services, including planning and conducting monitoring, review, and testing activities is ideal.
• Relevant experience in operational regulatory assurance or control management roles will also be considered.
• A bachelor's degree with relevant work experience or relevant experience supported by professional compliance or audit qualifications is preferred.
• Good technical knowledge of regulatory compliance topics and industry trends and issues.
• Strong understanding of audit processes and methodology, with the technical skills for data analysis and management to support assurance activities.
• Committed and determined to meet deadlines.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-motivated with a curious and proactive approach to work.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to challenge current processes and practices for improvement.

Who are we? 
We are Zurich International Life!   
  
We support our fellow business units who provide life and savings products to markets around the world.  Based out of the Isle of Man since 1982, Zurich has built a strong reputation as a reliable, dependable yet innovative insurer and regularly receives recognition and awards from the industry.  
  

This role is based in our state-of-the-art Isle of Man office alongside a further 360 employees at this location. 

 
Our culture:       

At Zurich on the Isle of Man, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring their whole selves to the workplace and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, race, gender or sexual identity, beliefs, or culture. We are committed to treating all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.     
 

We have an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.        
  

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.     

Why Zurich?  
Aside from our fantastic office space, which we demonstrate in our video, we have a great benefits and reward package.   
  

Please take a look at the video for an insight into Zurich:  

https://players.brightcove.net/5768412917001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6318953386112  

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.