Head of Group Assurance – Europe
Location: London – 1 day a week
Industry: Financial Services / Insurance
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced assurance professional with a strong background in risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks? We are looking for a Head of Group Assurance to lead and develop a comprehensive second-line assurance strategy across a European financial services group. This is a newly created role which will give a great opportunity for this individual to design and shape this function.
The Role
As a key member of the Risk & Compliance leadership team, you will:
✅ Develop and implement a robust assurance framework that aligns with regulatory expectations.
✅ Conduct risk-based assurance reviews across multiple trading entities and locations.
✅ Provide strategic oversight on compliance with group minimum standards.
✅ Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive a strong risk and compliance culture.
✅ Lead and manage a team, ensuring high-quality assurance reviews and reporting.
What We’re Looking For
🔹 Significant experience in assurance, risk, or compliance within financial services.
🔹 Regulatory knowledge and expertise from Insurance – preferably from Broking.
🔹 Strong understanding of European regulatory requirements.
🔹 Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.
🔹 Leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team.
🔹 Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the assurance function of a growing business with a strong market presence. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in assurance, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.