Chief Compliance Officer - Talbot in London

Talbot Underwriting is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to lead and shape the firm’s compliance function at a pivotal stage in its continued growth and strategic development. This is a high-profile leadership role, offering the opportunity to sit on the Executive Committee of Talbot (TUL) and play a central role in influencing business strategy, governance, culture, and regulatory engagement across the organisation. The successful candidate will hold SMF16 responsibilities and act as a trusted adviser to the Board, Executive leadership, and key stakeholders across the business.

How you will create an impact

The Chief Compliance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of Talbot’s compliance framework, ensuring the business continues to meet its regulatory obligations while enabling commercial ambition and operational excellence. The role requires a forward-thinking leader with deep regulatory expertise, strong market credibility, and the ability to build highly effective relationships across both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that systems are in place to facilitate TUL and its subsidiaries, owned overseas offices and syndicates it manages compliance with all Lloyd’s Acts, Byelaws and regulations and any regulations imposed by the relevant regulators.
• Role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer to ensure that there are systems in place to prevent Talbot being subject to money laundering, financial crime and breaches of applicable sanctions.
• Accountable for the implementation and execution of the Compliance Framework and Local Compliance plan and activities across Talbot.
• Ensuring that the systems and controls are in place for the accurate and timely completion of all returns to Lloyd’s, the PRA / FCA and any other regulatory authority as required.
• Monitoring the development and operation of the systems of management and control across Talbot with specific regard to all regulatory expectations and recommend change if appropriate.
• Maintaining an open and co-operative relationship with Lloyd’s, the PRA / FCA and other regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Ensures the compliance team understands the implications of PRA / FCA and Lloyd’s regulation for Talbot and its subsidiary (and appointed representative) Talbot Underwriting Risk Services Ltd.
• Support the team in managing enquiries where applicable from PRA / FCA, Lloyd’s and other regulators to maintain effective and transparent relationships.
• Manage requirements in respect of regulatory visits and reviews/ requirements including compilation/ support of compilation of responses on Lloyd’s/ PRA/ FCA consultative documents where relevant.
• Design systems of control, monitors compliance with company procedures and regulatory standards and maintains the Procedures for Talbot and Talbot owned overseas offices and recommends change in response to changes in the business environment.
• Design compliance training programmes and monitors completion of mandatory training programmes.
• Maintain a good working relationship with, and provides advice to, business areas on compliance issues.
• Understands international compliance developments.
• Support Group entities with enquiries on business compliance, and overseas offices in relation to fulfilment of business objectives of establishing affiliated offices.

What you’ll need to succeed

An experienced compliance leader with significant knowledge and understanding of Lloyd’s compliance and regulatory issues. Significant experience overseeing regulatory compliance frameworks and leading teams within the Lloyd’s insurance market. Demonstrated ability to influence and work effectively within a highly matrixed organisation with employees at all levels. A track record of effectively leading and developing teams, developing the strategic direction and creating and enhancing business relationships.