A new opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Officer to join our talented team in Guildford. The purpose of this role is to promote legal, data protection and regulatory compliance within the business by monitoring business activity, influencing stakeholders and providing advice and guidance on data protection topics, to ensure business objectives are aligned with regulatory requirements and internal corporate rules. While this role is primarily focused on data protection monitoring, in time there will be the opportunity to engage in other compliance monitoring work if desired and where appropriate. This is a hybrid role working from our Guildford office a minimum of 2 days a month. Salary Circa £40,000 Supports the delivery of the annual Compliance Department Monitoring plan Provides technical reporting and process management in accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority, Information Commissioner’s Office and all other applicable financial services regulators Provides reporting as required by relevant committees including sub-committees of the Allianz Holdings Board Provides advice and subject matter expertise on key data protection topics and corporate rules, assisting the business in development of risk-based solutions Capable of discussing compliance topics with senior leaders Strong communication skills Maintains a network of contacts on relevant subjects within the UK Company, the wider Allianz group and the UK general insurance market. Identifies opportunities for efficiencies and improvements, monitors trends Plans workload and priorities of indirect line reports when required Deputises for the (indirect) line manager as and when required Essential Skills • Able to communicate complex data protection concepts clearly to non-experts verbally and in writing • Interpretation and application of Data Protection regulation, legislation and internal corporate rules. • Understanding of the operations and products of an insurance company. • Report writing skills. • Attention to detail. • Inquisitive mind. • Previous experience in a governance, compliance, data protection, risk or legal-related role • Previous operational/business experience Qualifications Relevant Professional qualification e.g. Data Protection. Chartered Insurance Institute Certified Data Practitioner What We Will Offer You Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including: • Flexible buy/sell holiday options • Hybrid working. • Annual performance related bonus • Contributory pension scheme • Development days • A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet • Retail discounts Our Ways of Working Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. Diversity & Inclusion At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements. Accessible Application for All As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitmentallianz.co.uk resourcingteamallianz.co.uk Join us - Lets Care for Tomorrow