Group Compliance Manager (Financial Crime)

About the role

Are you looking to work with a growing multinational, fast paced organisation? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. We are looking for a Group Compliance Manager (Financial Crime), based in our Dublin office (hybrid), who will act in the capacity of the second line of defence for the Monument Re Group. The role will support the Group Head of Compliance & Corporate Governance in providing, to our regional compliance colleagues, advice/guidance and oversight, focusing on all financial crime risks. This is not a regulatory approved role or involve man-management.

NOTE – Previous applicants for the previously advertised Head of Financial Crime role need not apply

Responsibilities

• Act as the Group’s subject matter expert and central point of contact for queries relating to all aspects of financial crime by providing timely advice / guidance / support to the Group’s Regional Compliance teams / MLROs and the business;  
• Working with our regional colleagues, oversee the Group’s anti-financial crime framework ensuring it is sufficient to fully meet financial crime legislation / regulations in the countries in which we operate and to oversee the effective operation of the same;
• Lead on the review and development of the Group Financial Crime Policy and any associated guidance, the Gifts & Entertainment Guidance and the Group Fraud Prevention Red Flags Guidance;
• Carry out proactive financial crime related Regulatory Horizon Scanning to identify emerging risks and ensure that appropriate analysis is carried out and appropriately disseminated;
• Act as point of contact for the Group’s sanction and PEP screening tool provider;
• Own and manage the Group Financial Crime Country Risk Assessment;
• Assist in any whistleblowing investigations when required;
• Assist the regional businesses in the identification and resolution of financial crime related incidents and legislative / regulatory breaches;
• Assist with the development and achievement of the annual Group Compliance team’s plan and its assurance activity;
• To assist in the regular reporting of compliance Key Risk Indicators, and periodic Board and Committee reporting;
• Ensure Monument colleagues are receiving adequate training on financial crime (and other regulatory topics as required) and ensure awareness of the Group’s standards in this respect is maintained and refreshed periodically; and
• Provide anti-financial crime / general compliance support / guidance to the Group’s projects and initiatives as required.

Role Requirements

• Must have strong understanding / experience in all aspects of anti-financial crime legislation, regulations and practices, in particular a strong knowledge regarding all of money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing, market abuse;
• Minimum 5 years’ multi-jurisdictional insurance and pensions experience, preferably with knowledge of reinsurance. Experience in the investments field would also be an advantage;
• Familiarity with sanction and PEP screening tools and official sanction databases;
• Excellent experience of promoting an anti-financial crime / general compliance culture and awareness within an organisation; 
• Experience in a Group role supporting / coaching colleagues in all aspects of anti-financial crime;
• Experience of portfolio acquisition due diligence preferred;
• Relevant ICA qualification or equivalent preferred; and
• Proven ability in keeping abreast of regulatory change and understanding and interpreting regulatory requirements in all aspects of financial crime.
• Excellent work ethic with planning and organisation skills;
• Self-starter and proactive;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and proven experience collaborating with colleagues at all levels in a business and preferably across different jurisdictions; 
• Excellent team player with the ability to also work autonomously;
• Inquisitive approach and willingness to challenge the status quo; 
• Objective, analytical, and lateral thinking individual with an eye for detail; and
• Committed to maintaining high levels of integrity and ethical conduct.

Location

Dublin, Ireland. Hybrid working model.

Closing Date

15th August 2025

Equal Opportunities Statement

Monument Re is an equal opportunities employer.

Email:

careers@monumentregroup.com

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