Head of Compliance SMF16 - Insurance

My client is a leading insurance firm and they are looking to bring in a Head of Compliance.

You will be responsible for managing the Compliance function and leading on a wide variety of compliance projects, regulatory matters and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide a prompt, accurate and effective compliance service for the business and its subsidiary undertakings, and to promote and develop the compliance culture across the group.
• Implement and continually develop the compliance policy framework, ensuring it remains appropriate based on business activities and regulatory risk profile.
• Assist in the development and delivery of the compliance plan.
• Scope, plan and undertake a schedule of compliance policy related projects, focusing on specific processes or key risk areas.
• Keep abreast of regulatory and legislative changes, and develop and operationally implement any new procedures, systems and controls.
• Attend business unit, committee and subsidiary board meetings, to represent Compliance and to understand and identify any new strategic, operational or commercial initiatives that will require compliance support or input.
• Contribute and provide regulatory support in strategic or operational projects.

Person Specification:

· Significant previous experience in a compliance role in the London Insurance Market, open to broking or carrier backgrounds

· SMF experience – essential

· Understanding of international regulatory requirements – desirable

· Ability to demonstrate deep technical FCA regulatory knowledge and experience – essential

· Hands on experience developing and embedding regulatory change – desirable

· You will be solution focused, self-motivated, enthusiastic. A team player with the ability to work on own initiative.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, package and great work life balance.

Please apply for further information and an informal discussion.