MetLife

The Opportunity

The Senior Compliance Consultant role helps support and protect the company from sanctions, fines and reputational damage. It helps ensure that MetLife’s local operations are conducted in compliance with ethical business practices, MetLife policies, EU and the Central Bank of Ireland’s expectations and local regulatory requirements throughout its operations. It assists in the implementation and fulfillment of compliance and monitoring programs locally and in its third-party distribution network in Europe and outsourced operations.

How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Support the Compliance Director and the Chief Compliance Officer in the comprehensive oversight of the Branches.

•           Support the Chief Compliance Officer/Head of AML/CFT in the execution of their duties relating to AML/CFT and Sanctions.
•       Perform and oversee risk-based testing and monitoring activities across MetLife Europe branches.

• Ensure oversight of local compliance issues and other activities including issues management, breaches, fraudulent activity, compliance reporting, compliance testing etc. and reporting on them to the Chief Compliance Officer and in written reports to Senior Management and Committees/Board of Directors.
• Partner with the business functions and relevant stakeholders (locally and regionally) to identify Compliance risks and advise measures to address any identified control weaknesses.
• Support in the Compliance Risk Assessment Program and Non-Financial Risk Assessment (NFRA) roll-out/campaigns, review and challenge 1^st line input, as applicable, review and challenge 2^nd line recommendations from the branches with the aim to minimize identified or potential risks in the business and ensure a consistent approach is adhered to.
• Ensure that products are designed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and with MetLife standards and that sales meet company requirements for suitability and that these are properly documented.
• Ensure that business practices are compliant with all Privacy and Data Protection laws.
• Ensure compliance with the Enterprise Compliance Program policies and procedures with timely updates and with branches oversight of the same.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Experience of working within the Compliance (preferred AML/CFT and sanctions area) /control-related areas for at least 5 years, preferably in insurance or financial industry.
• Knowledge of local (Irish & EU) regulatory requirements for financial services business, in particular, those related to insurance.
• Experience with preparing and reviewing metrics and reports, strong excel knowledge are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with all levels, including senior management and external stakeholders; ability to navigate and leverage AI solutions is a plus.
• Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and work with various process leaders within the business.
• Critical thinking/good analytical skills.
• Active participation and ability to support in transformation. 
• Proactive and strategic thinking and planning, with ability to contribute as an individual and as a team member.
• Ability to embrace difficult conversations and be empathetic with others.
• Ability to turn negative events and challenges into opportunities; solutions oriented.
• Degree and appropriate professional qualifications – University education.
• Business acumen and commercial awareness.