Group Compliance Associate
RiverStone is seeking a proactive and ambitious Group Compliance Associate to support the Group Chief Compliance Officer (GCCO) in developing and embedding the Group Compliance framework across the RiverStone Group.
This is a broad and high-profile role that provides exposure to Group-wide governance, regulatory compliance, strategic change, policy management and compliance risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
Working closely with the GCCO and Local Compliance teams, the successful candidate will help translate RiverStone's Compliance Target Operating Model into practical business processes, support the delivery of strategic initiatives, and contribute to the continued development of the Compliance function.
The role is well suited to an individual in the early stages of their Compliance, Risk, Legal or Governance career who is keen to learn, take ownership of deliverables and gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders across an international insurance group.
This is a broad and high-profile role that provides exposure to Group-wide governance, regulatory compliance, strategic change, policy management and compliance risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
Working closely with the GCCO and Local Compliance teams, the successful candidate will help translate RiverStone's Compliance Target Operating Model into practical business processes, support the delivery of strategic initiatives, and contribute to the continued development of the Compliance function.
The role is well suited to an individual in the early stages of their Compliance, Risk, Legal or Governance career who is keen to learn, take ownership of deliverables and gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders across an international insurance group.
Responsibilities
Role in the Target Operating ModelThe Group Compliance Associate will support the GCCO in:
- Embedding the Group Compliance Target Operating Model.
- Delivering strategic Compliance initiatives and regulatory projects.
- Maintaining Group Compliance frameworks, policies and governance processes.
- Supporting consistency across Group and Local Compliance teams.
- Coordinating Group-wide Compliance activities and reporting.
- Providing surge support across the Compliance function where required.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Projects & Compliance Transformation
- Support the delivery and embedding of the Group Compliance Target Operating Model.
- Coordinate project activities, actions and milestones across Group and Local Compliance teams.
- Support the design and implementation of Compliance frameworks, procedures and guidance.
- Conduct research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Assist with regulatory change, remediation and transformation initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to enhance Compliance processes, reporting and technology solutions.
Policy & Framework Management
- Support the operation of RiverStone's Group Policy Framework.
- Maintain policy inventories, governance records and review schedules.
- Coordinate policy reviews and approvals with stakeholders across the Group.
- Assist with drafting and updating policies, standards and guidance.
- Track policy actions, attestations and exceptions.
Governance & Reporting
- Support the preparation of Compliance reporting, dashboards and management information.
- Coordinate inputs from Local Compliance teams.
- Maintain trackers for Compliance plans, actions, issues and remediation activities.
- Support the production of Board, Committee and Executive reporting materials.
- Track governance actions and support effective follow-up.
Business & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build effective relationships with Local Compliance teams and business stakeholders.
- Support the implementation of Group Compliance requirements across entities.
- Act as a central coordination point for defined Compliance activities.
- Assist in communicating regulatory developments and Compliance initiatives.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Support horizon scanning and regulatory change activities.
- Research regulatory requirements and emerging risks.
- Maintain Compliance trackers, inventories and supporting documentation.
- Assist with regulatory reviews, information requests and remediation activities.
- Develop an understanding of RiverStone's regulatory obligations across key jurisdictions.
Compliance Services & Surge Support
Provide flexible support across the Compliance function, including:
- Regulatory reviews and remediation programmes.
- Compliance monitoring and testing activities.
- Third-party and outsourcing oversight.
- Policy and framework enhancement projects.
- M&A and acquisition integration activities.
- Governance and reporting initiatives.
- Ad-hoc Compliance analysis and project support.
Requirements
Essential Experience- Experience within Compliance, Risk, Legal, Governance, or a related financial services environment.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Experience supporting projects, workstreams or business initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and learn.
Desirable Experience
- Insurance or regulated financial services experience.
- Group or multi-jurisdictional environments.
- Policy management or governance frameworks.
- Regulatory change and horizon scanning.
- Compliance monitoring and testing.
- Board and Committee reporting.
- Third-party risk management or outsourcing oversight.
- Compliance technology or GRC systems.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Proactive, organised and solutions-focused, with strong attention to detail and a focus on delivery.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and changing priorities.
- Confident engaging with a range of stakeholders.
- Able to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.
- Interested in understanding how Compliance supports broader business objectives and growth.
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our team and helping our employees thrive both professionally and personally.Our benefits include:
- Private Medical and Dental cover – Comprehensive Private Medical and Dental Insurance schemes with Bupa
- Health and Wellness –including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Headspace
- subscription, Mental Health First aiders at each site, up to five funded counselling sessions per year,
- annual health check-up and eye test voucher
- Wellbeing Allowance – Can be used towards either physical or mental health wellbeing activities
- 25 days’ holiday per year – plus bank holidays and office closure on Christmas Eve. Holiday
- entitlement increases with length of service
- Bonus scheme – dependent on achieving individual, department and company goals
- Pension – a non-contributory defined contribution pension scheme
- Life Assurance – provides a lump sum 10 x your salary
- Permanent Health Insurance Scheme – scheme pays benefits during a prolonged period of illness or disability lasting more than 26 weeks
- Parental Leave – Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave policy
- Training and development – Company funding for professional qualifications that would be beneficial for your role
- Volunteering and charity – triple matching donations made independently or via our Give As You Earn scheme, Give A and two paid volunteering days per year to help give back to our local communities
- Cycle To Work Scheme – a tax efficient way to purchase a bicycle
- Interest Free Travel Loan – to assist with commuting costs
- Travel Insurance – business and personal travel
- Sports and Social – active sports and social committee that organizes subsidised events
Our standard working hours are from 09.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Full time employees are to be in the office for 3 days per week, with 2 days working from home.
Closing date for this vacancy is Friday 30th October 2026 we will provide responses to applicants after this date.
RiverStone is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your needs.