Compliance Manager CL Reinsurance, Permanent
Dublin, IE
- Full Time Permanent position
- Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.
Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance for Canada Life Reinsurance Ireland dac (CLReI) and Canada Life Group Services Limited (CLGS), this strategic role will ensure robust governance and regulatory adherence across CLRe Dublin. The successful candidate will influence the compliance strategy, foster a strong culture of integrity, and contribute to business resilience.
The individual will have a growth mindset and strong emotional intelligence with the ability to adapt to changing priorities as they arise. They will have the ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams across the organisation.
This is a Controlled Function role under the CBI Fitness and Probity Regime.
What you will help us to achieve
• Alongside the Head of Compliance, develop and enhance a comprehensive risk-based compliance monitoring programme.
• Advise on new regulations and strategic business initiatives, identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
• Preparation of high-quality reports for senior management, board committees, and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver engaging training on a variety of compliance topics including Data Protection, Financial Crime Prevention, and Corporate Governance.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, ensuring clear communication across the organisation.
• Create and manage regulatory information packs for inspections and queries.
• Champion a proactive compliance culture and mentor junior team members.
• Leverage technology and data analytics to strengthen compliance oversight.
• Proactively challenge the status quo to drive efficiencies and streamline existing processes and procedures.
What you will need to be successful in the role
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a second-line regulatory compliance role, ideally within reinsurance or insurance.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU regulatory frameworks (Solvency II, Insurance Distribution, Fitness & Probity, GDPR). UK regulatory knowledge is an advantage.
• Professional compliance qualification (e.g., LCI, ICA Diploma) or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them practically.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership and regulators.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to contribute effectively to cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent attention to detail and high integrity.
• Champions simplification and efficiency, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes
Key Competencies
Fitness & Probity
This role is a ‘controlled function’ as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee’s fitness and probity. Further details on this due diligence process are available from Human Resources.
About us
Canada Life Reinsurance (CL Re) is a division of Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Lifeco) and a leading provider of client focused reinsurance solutions in the United States, Europe and, more recently, Asia. CL Re offers a range of innovative risk and capital management solutions covering mortality, longevity, health, lapse, investment, non-life and P&C risk for insurers, reinsurers, and pension funds. CL Re is continuing to expand the reinsurance solutions it offers to new and existing clients in many global markets.
CL Re has offices in Dublin, Toronto, Philadelphia, Bermuda, Barbados, and Regina. The Dublin office is the base for CL Re’s European and Asian operations as well as the Irish reinsurance entity, Canada Life Re Ireland dac (CLReI). It comprises approximately 160 reinsurance professionals, including 115 actuaries and trainee actuaries. It is a proactive, inspiring, and friendly environment where talent and hard work are recognised and rewarded.
Lifeco and its companies have approximately $3.3 trillion in consolidated assets under administration and a capital ratio (LICAT) of 131% (as at 30/09/2025).
As a Company we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and reach their full potential.
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Canada Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Canada Life Reinsurance by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported. We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.