Compliance Manager

Kota is making insurance and retirement benefits as accessible as modern software. We do this across the Kota Platform - the world’s first fully integrated benefits platform and Kota Embed - our embedded insurance and retirement product for platforms.

Our mission is to make insurance and benefits more accessible and delightful to this generation of employees.

Kota was started in 2022 and has raised €20m from Europe’s top technology investors, including Eurazeo, EQT Ventures, Northzone, Frontline, and angels, including Job Van Der Voort of Remote, Romain Huet, formerly of Stripe, now Open AI, and David Clarke, formerly of Workday. The companies our investors have previously backed or built include Spotify, Airbnb, Klarna, Truelayer, Snapchat, Workday, Personio, Workvivo, Pointy, Workable, Wayflyer, and more.able, Wayflyer and more. Role Overview

We're looking for a motivated person to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a couple of years’ experience in compliance, legal, or risk to take on more responsibility, learn fast, and grow into a more senior role.

You’ll work closely with and be supported by our Chief Risk Officer, gaining hands-on experience across many areas of Compliance. You’ll have real ownership over your work while still having guidance and mentorship as you grow.

This is a Controlled Function under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime .

You won’t be expected to know everything on day one — but you’ll be given the support to grow into responsibilities like:

• Supporting the implementation and improvement of compliance frameworks (insurance distribution, data protection, financial crime).

• Monitoring changes in regulation and helping ensure we stay aligned.

• Assisting with internal audit coordination, compliance monitoring and testing risk assessments, and reporting activities.

• Helping develop and deliver compliance training to the team.

• Contributing to anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) policies and procedures.

• Supporting the Fitness and Probity process under CRO guidance.

• Collaborating with product, engineering, and sales teams to embed compliance into everyday operations.

• Preparing documentation for internal reporting and regulator communications.

• Getting involved in new product and market launches from a compliance perspective.

• 3+ years experience in compliance, risk, or legal roles within the insurance, insurtech, or financial services sector.

• Are curious, proactive, and eager to take on new challenges.

• Enjoy learning about regulation and how it fits into modern business practices.

• Communicate clearly and comfortably across teams.

• Are organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities.

• Are excited by the pace and opportunity of an early-stage company.

• Relevant qualifications in compliance, risk management, or financial regulation (e.g., LCOI, ICA, ACAMS, or similar).

At Kota, we foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and knowledge-sharing. We value individuals who:

• Are approachable and clear in their communication.

• Build strong working relationships and contribute to a supportive team environment.

• Demonstrate accountability and adaptability in a dynamic setting.

• Health Insurance via Kota (€1,600 toward a plan of your choice)

• Access to a Workplace Pension with matched contributions up to 5% via Kota

• WFH stipend to support your home office needs

• Generous Paid Time Off - work hard and take the time you need

• Annual company-wide offsite

  We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.