Compliance Officer - Fraud Risk (12‐month fixed-term contract, 80-100%), London (GB)

Compliance Officer - Fraud Risk (12‑month fixed-term contract, 80-100%)

Are you passionate about fighting financial crime and building robust frameworks to protect a global organisation? Join our dynamic Compliance team at Swiss Re where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing strategies to combat fraud risk across our worldwide operations. This is your opportunity to apply your expertise in a collaborative, international environment while making a meaningful impact on our organisation's integrity and resilience.

About the Role

As our Compliance Officer - Fraud Risk Framework Owner, you'll be the driving force behind Swiss Re's global fraud risk management strategy. You'll design, oversee, and continuously enhance our fraud risk framework, leveraging your deep technical knowledge of anti‑fraud controls and their application to industry to protect our organization against evolving fraud threats.

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term position with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and enhance the global Fraud Risk Framework, including policies, standards, and processes that form the foundation of our fraud risk management approach.
• Establish operational strategies to enable effective Compliance oversight of fraud risk.
• Provide ongoing oversight of the design and effectiveness of fraud control environment.
• Monitor and assess fraud‑related regulatory developments, determining their impact and defining appropriate actions.
• Lead training and awareness by developing comprehensive global training content and awareness initiatives on fraud risk for employees, and conducting trainings.
• Advise senior stakeholders on fraud risk management topics and provide expert guidance across business units.
• Support broader Compliance initiatives including policy development, regulatory monitoring, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to Compliance reporting and oversight, ensuring transparency and informed decision‑making.

About the Team

The Compliance Financial Crime Risk Frameworks (FCR) team at Swiss Re is responsible for global Compliance frameworks covering four key financial crime risks: Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and Economic Sanctions. Our diverse team based in New York, Bratislava and London develops, maintains, and implements global policies, standards, processes, and supporting technology to manage these risks effectively. We deliver training programs to educate employees on their responsibilities and monitor emerging risks and regulatory developments across all jurisdictions where Swiss Re operates.

About You

You're a seasoned compliance professional with deep expertise in fraud risk management. You combine technical knowledge with excellent communication skills, allowing you to influence stakeholders at all levels. You're detail‑oriented yet strategic, and able to see both the big picture and the nuanced implementation requirements. You thrive in a collaborative environment but have the ability to work independently to drive fraud risk related matters.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements

• University degree or equivalent qualification (legal training beneficial).
• Solid compliance experience, including at least 3 years in anti‑fraud roles, preferably within insurance or financial services.
• Proven experience in utilizing organizational risk management framework towards fraud risk management. A fraud‑related certification would be a strong plus.
• Hands‑on experience in developing and maintaining compliance risk frameworks, particularly drafting policies, standards, and processes.
• Strong experience in developing and delivering trainings.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all seniority levels.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management capabilities.

These would be a plus

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti‑Fraud Specialist Certification (CAFS), or another professional anti‑fraud certification.
• Knowledge of other financial crime risks (Bribery and Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and Economic Sanctions).
• Additional languages beyond fluent English, especially German.
• Experience working in multinational organizations with diverse regulatory environments.

For the United Kingdom, the annual base salary range for this position is between 76,000 EUR and 114,000 EUR for a full‑time role.

The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance‑based bonus.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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