Group Compliance Manager - Driving compliant growth across markets

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We are looking for a Group Compliance Manager who will lead the Compliance & Risk portfolio across DEFEND INSURANCE GROUP, ensure alignment with regulatory requirements in all operating countries, and act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, including the Managing Director.

What will be your role?

• Leading the Compliance & Risk agenda across the group and ensuring alignment with business strategy
• Owning and developing the compliance framework across all operating jurisdictions (POG, IDD, GDPR, DORA, risk management)
• Acting as the main point of contact for regulators, auditors and the Group, including handling inspections and reporting
• Monitoring regulatory changes, assessing their impact and driving implementation across the business
• Overseeing all legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance and coordination of external legal counsel
• Leading and developing the compliance team, including performance management and capability building
• Managing the compliance risk register and providing clear, structured reporting to senior leadership

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 fair communication and work we truly care about make a real difference.

We support our people by offering:

• 6 weeks of vacation and 2 personal days
• 1 home office day per week
• Multisport card
• Cafeteria system or pension insurance contribution
• Meal allowance and much more

You might be a perfect fit, if you:

• Have strong experience in compliance, legal or a combined compliance/legal role in a regulated environment
• Understand key regulatory frameworks (POG, IDD, GDPR, DORA) and can apply them in practice
• Have experience working in an international or multi-market environment
• Are confident communicating with regulators, auditors and senior stakeholders
• Have strong judgement and can balance regulatory requirements with business needs
• Have leadership experience and can build and develop a high-performing team
• Have excellent communication skills and fluent English (C1+), Czech/Slovak is an advantage

Has this position caught your attention?

If yes, then don't hesitate to send us your resume 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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