Head of Insurance Tax and Compliance in London

Join to apply for the Head of Insurance Tax and Compliance role at DHL Group, the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around; we have a very clear purpose: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development; we recognise the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

In Insurance & Risk Management (IRM), we focus on being trusted advisors by connecting with business colleagues and understanding their needs. We manage and mitigate risk and deliver quality insurance products and services to protect the company’s employees, assets and liabilities and to meet its contractual obligations to customers across the group. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our EMEA region.

Job Purpose: We are seeking a Head of Insurance Tax, Regulation & Compliance (IRM) to lead and oversee the implementation of insurance regulation, law, and tax compliance plans across all IRM job families, business processes, and insurance distribution channels worldwide. In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain DHL policies and procedures that meet all applicable insurance laws, regulations, and tax obligations, while aligning with business needs, internal and external compliance standards, and the global regulatory framework. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, guiding decision-making and ensuring our multinational insurance programs operate within the highest standards of compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement global compliance plans, frameworks, and standards, considering business plans, risk exposure, and applicable laws.
• Deliver programs, processes, and tools to strengthen compliance with IRM and DHL protocols and international regulations.
• Monitor and analyse new and pending insurance laws, tax regulations, and directives impacting the organization.
• Conduct country-by-country audits of insurance placements, reinsurance arrangements, and insurance product distribution. Identify hidden risks and provide corrective action recommendations.
• Ensure BU processes, SOPs, documentation, and operations comply with national and international insurance distribution directives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external service providers, and regulatory bodies to secure expert guidance and enforce compliance standards.
• Organise, maintain, and report compliance metrics; recommend improvements, training, and policy enhancements.
• Stay current on local and international legal matters affecting compliance and insurance regulation.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 7+ years within the same international insurer or insurance broker in compliance, regulations, multinational insurance program setup, insurance tax compliance, and insurance distribution.
• Recognised as a subject matter expert in insurance regulation and tax compliance.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Experience from an international environment would be a great advantage.

Why Join DHL Group?

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
• Drive global insurance tax and regulatory compliance across a leading multinational organization.
• Influence strategic decisions and enhance governance across international insurance programs.
• Collaborate with global teams, regulators, and service providers to maintain best-in-class compliance standards.
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
• Tempting compensation and benefits.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.