Group Compliance Lead – Make compliance work across markets

We are looking for a Group Compliance Lead to join DEFEND and help strengthen compliance and legal governance across the markets where we operate.

You will work closely with our Managing Director, UK Head of Compliance and colleagues across different functions and countries, helping turn regulatory requirements into practical solutions that work for the business.

This is a hands-on development role for someone with a solid compliance or regulatory foundation who wants to broaden their expertise and progressively take on greater ownership of the Group Compliance function.

What will be your role?

• Coordinating compliance activities across our operating markets, including regulatory requirements, reporting, policies and governance documentation.

• Monitoring regulatory developments and translating them into practical actions, working with different teams to assess their impact and coordinate implementation.

• Supporting regulatory interactions, audits and inspections, including preparation of documentation, evidence and follow-up actions.

• Coordinating legal and contractual matters, working with the UK Head of Compliance, external legal counsel and relevant internal stakeholders.

• Supporting compliance risk and governance while gradually taking on broader ownership of the Compliance function as your expertise and experience grow.

Why work at DEFEND INSURANCE GROUP? 🚗

• We are an international company where open communication is encouraged and collaboration across teams and countries is a natural part of how we work.

• We give people the space to take ownership and get involved in activities that genuinely contribute to the company’s operations.

• We believe that transparent communication and work we truly care about make a real difference.

We support our people by offering:

• 6 weeks' holiday and 2 personal days

• 1 HO per week

• Multisport card for 350 CZK

• Cafeteria system or contribution to pension insurance

• Meal voucher allowance and much more

You might be a perfect fit if you:

• Have hands-on experience in compliance or regulatory work, ideally within financial services or another regulated industry.

• Have experience interpreting regulatory requirements and turning them into practical changes to policies, processes or business activities.

• Have a practical understanding of commercial contracts and legal or compliance risk.

• Can provide clear, pragmatic guidance to the business and are comfortable working with different stakeholders.

• Are organised, detail-oriented and comfortable coordinating topics across different teams and markets.

• Speak English at an advanced level (C1); Czech, Slovak or another CEE language is an advantage.

Has this position caught your attention?

If yes, then don't hesitate to send us your resume in English along with a cover letter. We will be delighted to get back to you and schedule an online interview where we will have the opportunity to get to know each other better. 🤝

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