Compensation: A competitive salary package is offered for this role.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Compliance Consultant to strengthen our compliance framework in the insurance sector. This consultant will provide strategic and hands-on support on GDPR, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) compliance.
* This role requires a strong understanding of regulatory obligations across the insurance value chain and the ability to translate them into effective internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance Advisory
* Conduct thorough compliance gap assessments and advise on remediation plans aligned with GDPR, AMLD, and IDD requirements.
* Implement and maintain policies and procedures related to data protection, distribution conduct rules, and anti-financial crime measures.
Support and Governance
* Support the oversight and governance of insurance distribution activities, including product governance, transparency requirements, and fair customer outcomes (IDD).
* Guide teams on data processing, privacy notices, consent management, and breach protocols under GDPR.
Technical Expertise
* Strengthen AML/CTF frameworks including customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), ongoing monitoring, and reporting of suspicious activities.
* Assist with compliance monitoring plans, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
Training and Development
* Deliver staff training on GDPR, AML, and IDD to ensure regulatory awareness and compliance culture.
Qualifications & Experience:
* A minimum of 5 years of compliance experience in the insurance or financial services sector.
* Solid knowledge of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), GDPR, and EU AML Directives.
* Experience working with regulators and implementing compliance frameworks.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong communication and advisory skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization.
* Fluent in English; other EU languages (especially French or German) are a plus.
Benefits:
A unique opportunity to work as a Freelance Compliance Consultant and contribute to shaping the compliance framework in the insurance sector.