Head of Compliance, SINT
SiriusPoint is a Bermuda-headquartered specialty underwriter providing insurance and reinsurance solutions to clients and brokers globally. It serves clients through primary insurance, reinsurance, and programs & MGA partnerships across Property & Casualty and Accident & Health lines.
About SiriusPoint
SiriusPoint is a specialty underwriter providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world, offering security and resilience in an uncertain market. The company underwrites primary insurance across a growing number of sectors, acts as a global reinsurer from its North America, Bermuda and European hubs (including Lloyd's Syndicate 1945), and is a leading carrier for program administrators and managing general agents partnering with casualty and specialty lines programs worldwide. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations, SiriusPoint is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT) and holds licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. With over $3.0 billion total capital, its operating companies carry financial strength ratings of A from AM Best, Fitch and S&P, and A3 from Moody's, and its offering is strengthened by strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents and program managers.
Skills
About the Role
As Head of Compliance for SiriusPoint International (SINT), you will serve as a key Solvency II function holder, overseeing the effective implementation and operation of the Compliance framework across the SINT legal entities. Reporting to the Global Chief Compliance Officer, you will lead a strong compliance and ethics program aligned with global standards and local regulatory requirements, including those of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (SFSA). You will also act as a trusted advisor to the Board, CEO, and senior leadership, helping to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
Requirements
- Significant experience in a compliance, legal, or risk role within insurance, reinsurance, or financial services
- Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally within a regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of Solvency II and Swedish regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to advise senior leadership and interact with Boards and regulatory authorities
- Experience designing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies, and monitoring programs
- Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and jurisdictions
- Fluency in Swedish and English
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgement
Responsibilities
- Lead an independent Compliance function and key Solvency II control function, providing objective oversight and challenge
- Set and maintain the Compliance strategy and annual plan
- Own and maintain the Compliance framework, policies, and governing documents, including the Compliance Manual
- Maintain key registers, including conflict-of-interest and gifts registers
- Identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks across the risk universe
- Develop and maintain the Compliance risk framework, including risk registers, methodologies, and reporting
- Conduct independent monitoring and reviews in line with the Compliance plan
- Assess, report, and follow up on compliance incidents and mitigating actions
- Advise the Board, CEO, and business functions on regulatory requirements and compliance obligations
- Monitor regulatory developments and emerging expectations and translate them into priorities and actions
- Support implementation of new regulatory requirements by partnering across functions
- Act as a key liaison with the SFSA, supporting regulatory interactions, submissions, and information requests
- Contribute to regulatory disclosures and governance reporting, including the SFCR and RSR
- Prepare and deliver quarterly Compliance reporting to the SINT Risk and Compliance Committee, Board, and Group Chief Compliance Officer
- Provide independent opinions on governance matters, including conflict-of-interest and Board collective competence assessments
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and collaborate across functions
- Deliver training and awareness initiatives that promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical behaviour
- Support embedding compliance principles across the SINT entity in line with global standards