Senior Compliance Consultant
Location: Douglas, Isle of Man
Closing date for applications: 23rd January 2026
The opportunity
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Compliance Consultant to support our Data Protection Officer and help ensure the business complies with our data protection framework, internal policies and all relevant regulations. This role plays a key part in promoting a strong culture of privacy and ensuring personal data is managed responsibly across all areas of the organisation.
In this position, you will help the business understand and meet its regulatory and internal obligations around data protection and records management. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business and the wider Group, providing timely and practical guidance.
Your insight, challenge and expertise will make a meaningful impact on how we manage data and maintain compliance.
If you’re passionate about data protection and want to be part of a forward‑thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Information Governance Officers and other functions across the Isle of Man, Middle East and Hong Kong.
- Provide guidance to the business and Projects on privacy by design and default as well as other data protection matters.
- Represent the Data Protection Officer in key projects to support the business with maintaining compliance.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies, GDPR, Isle of Man Applied GDPR and other applicable legislation.
- Review and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Data Transfer Impact Assessments (DTIAs).
- Track relevant regulatory developments and provide recommendations for implementation.
- Review local policies and procedures to ensure alignment with Group policies and regulatory standards.
- Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes.
- Identify and mitigate data protection risks across business processes and practices.
- Manage and report personal data breaches in line with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and ensure timely responses to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
Your skills and experience:
- In-depth knowledge of GDPR, the Isle of Man Applied GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.
- Strong understanding of data protection principles and how to apply these in business processes.
- Experience reviewing DPIAs, DTIAs and managing data protection breaches.
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, or proven expertise supported by professional compliance qualifications.
- Good technical awareness of industry trends and emerging issues.
- Strong commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated with a curious and proactive approach.
- A supportive team player who can work independently and maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to challenge existing processes to drive improvements.
Who are we?
We are Zurich Integrated Benefits and International Life.
We provide life and savings products to markets around the world.
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.
So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.
The financials
- Competitive salary.
- 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
- Annual company bonus.
- Income Protection.
- Life cover - four times your salary.
- Free Car Parking, including electric car charging points.
Time away
- 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
- The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
- Three days paid volunteering.
- Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Your health is important to us
- Access to Private medical insurance.
- Virtual GP appointments.
- Free flu jab.
- Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
- Flexible working.
- Free fruit on a Weekly basis
We're making a difference
- Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. Our modern and sustainable office is BREEAM and SAGE Plus accredited.
- Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community actively through the IOM Staff Charity Fund.