Pensions Compliance Lead

Coralisle Group Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional player in the retail insurance sector is seeking a Pensions Compliance Lead to ensure full regulatory compliance within their pension business. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, alongside 3-5 years of compliance experience. The role involves managing regulatory interactions, compliance audits, and supporting onboarding processes. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, all set within a supportive environment in Hamilton, Scotland.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in compliance or regulatory oversight.
• Strong understanding of pension legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Pension business complies with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and monitor compliance frameworks for pension operations.
• Liaison with regulatory bodies and manage compliance submissions.

Skills

Compliance and regulatory oversight

Pension administration

KYC and AML knowledge

Strong communication skills

Client service mindset

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Compliance or related field

Tools

Compliance systems

AML monitoring tools

Job description

About Us

A leading regional player in the retail insurance sector, Coralisle Pension Services Limited is a subsidiary of Coralisle Group Ltd, with more than 700 employees and offices in Bermuda and 20 other Caribbean countries, we offer a complete range of premier financial and insurance services to our individual and corporate clients. We know that our products make a real difference to our clients and their families.

The Role

The Pensions Compliance Lead is responsible for ensuring that the Pension business operates in full adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices. This role develops, implements, and monitors the compliance frameworks that govern pension operations, ensuring effective oversight of all regulatory obligations. The Pension Compliance Lead also acts as the primary liaison with relevant regulatory bodies, coordinating required submissions, managing examinations, and maintaining proactive communication to uphold a strong, enterprise-wide culture of compliance. In addition, this role plays a critical operational role in supporting the Client Onboarding and Client Services Teams by overseeing all compliance-related components of the Pension business, which includes conducting and reviewing Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) due‑diligence checks, verifying regulatory documentation, assessing client eligibility requirements, and ensuring that onboarding workflows adhere to the compliance standards established by CG Group Compliance.

The Person

To be the ideal candidate, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field required
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in compliance and or regulatory oversight, or pension administration within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of pension legislation, regulatory frameworks, and AML/KYC requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
• Experience with regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and examiner interactions.
• Familiarity with pension products, structures, and operational processes.
• Competence in using compliance systems, AML monitoring tools, and documentation management platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, summaries, and regulatory responses.
• Confident in managing discussions with regulators, external partners, and senior internal stakeholders.
• Strong client service mindset, able to support clients with KYC and onboarding needs in a professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to guide, support, and oversee CPS personnel involved in compliance and AML/CFT functions.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Proactive, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced regulatory environment.
• High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining regulatory integrity.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with regulatory developments, best practices, and industry trends.

The Benefits

We value our employees and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package