Overview In this role you will lead the Compliance Assurance program across Europe and the Middle East, strengthening risk-based assurance, governance, and remediation. You'll partner with Local Compliance Officers and business stakeholders to drive a robust control environment in a global, collaborative setting. You shape the assurance approach, report to senior leadership, and coach a team to continuously improve methodologies and outcomes.

This is an opportunity to influence risk management at scale within a diversified insurance business.

Compensaciones / Beneficios competitive salary and yearly bonus adaptable working model home office allowance trainings including languages health and life insurance stock options and mortgage benefits

Responsabilidades

Lead the development and execution of a risk-based Compliance Assurance plan across the Region

Manage assurance reviews across multiple compliance risk areas with high quality deliverables

Assess effectiveness of controls, governance, and risk mitigation

Provide independent challenge to management on risks and remediation actions

Prepare and present assurance reports and management information to senior stakeholders

Support the Compliance Risk Assessment by identifying emerging risks and assurance needs

Coordinate with Internal Audit, Risk Management, and other assurance providers for an integrated approach





Monitor timely implementation of management actions and escalate significant issues

Drive continuous improvement of assurance methodologies, testing, reporting standards, and QA practices

Coach and develop assurance professionals and foster a culture of collaboration and learning

Collaborate with experts in various technological domains

Requisitos principales 8+ years of experience in Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Assurance, or related field

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in insurance or financial services

Experience leading complex assurance, audit, monitoring, or review activities

Understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, and governance frameworks

Proven ability to engage, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders across functions and jurisdictions

Strong analytical skills to identify root causes and remediation solutions

Experience in a multinational and matrixed environment

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Audit, or related field

Professional qualifications such as CAMS or equivalent (advantageous)

Fluent English; additional languages advantageous stakeholder engagement influence and negotiation clear communication risk-based assurance planning governance and controls assessment thematic reviews and assurance reporting

📌 Compliance Assurance Senior Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Zurich Insurance Group
📍 Barcelona