Head of Financial Crime (Group Compliance)

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 Head of Financial Crime (Group Compliance) 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, but not limited to, all financial crime risks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Group’s subject matter expert and central point of contact for financial crime related queries 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;
• Carry out 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 sanction and PEP screening tool provider;
• Assist in ensuring the financial crime compliance universe is kept up to date;
• 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 plan and Group Compliance Assurance plan;
• 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 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 Life 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 preferred;
• 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.
• Strong work ethic with planning and organisation skills;
• 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; 
• 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

Closing Date

31st July 2025

Equal Opportunities Statement

Monument Re is an equal opportunities employer. 

Email:

careers@monumentregroup.com

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