Reference: 4833035Job ID: 5417671Posted: 2026-09-30Closing date: 2026-12-28Location: LondonSalary: 85,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Insurance / ComplianceCompany: HaysConsultant: Millie BatemanHays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new companyA well-established and growing London Market insurance business is seeking to appoint an experienced Compliance Manager to support its evolving regulatory and governance framework. Operating across insurance broking and delegated authority arrangements, the organisation has built a strong reputation within the market and continues to expand its operations.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
As a result, the business is looking for a commercially minded compliance professional who can provide expert regulatory guidance across a broad range of compliance and financial crime matters while supporting the firm's continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and entrepreneurial business where compliance is viewed as a key strategic function.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will have the opportunity to make a visible impact while contributing to the ongoing development of the compliance framework.
Your new roleYou will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the firm's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory, legal and internal policy requirements.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will provide practical and commercially focused regulatory advice, support governance activities and help ensure the organisation continues to meet its FCA and wider regulatory obligations.
Key responsibilities will include: Implementing and maintaining the compliance monitoring programme and wider compliance framework.
Providing regulatory guidance and advice to business stakeholders on applicable regulatory requirements and market developments.
Monitoring regulatory change and assessing the impact of new requirements on the business.
Managing financial crime compliance activities, including AML, sanctions, KYC, anti-bribery and corruption controls, fraud prevention and due diligence processes.
Supporting the onboarding of new clients, customers and insurer partners, including KYC and sanctions screening requirements.
Conducting compliance risk assessments and maintaining compliance risk registers.
Supporting regulatory submissions, notifications and engagement with regulators.
Leading and supporting compliance projects, including GDPR and data protection initiatives, policy reviews and regulatory change programmes.
Investigating compliance incidents, breaches and regulatory matters, ensuring appropriate reporting and remediation.
Delivering compliance training and awareness initiatives across the business.
Preparing compliance reports and management information for senior management, committees and Board-level stakeholders.
Supporting internal audits, external audits and regulatory reviews, coordinating responses to findings and recommendations.
Promoting a strong culture of compliance, governance and regulatory awareness throughout the organisation.
This is a broad and varied position that offers exposure across all aspects of compliance and would suit someone who enjoys operating within a dynamic and evolving business environment. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have: The ability to hit the ground running.
Significant compliance experience gained within the insurance sector, ideally with an insurance broker, MGA or London Market organisation.
Strong knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements, governance frameworks and insurance market regulations.
Practical experience across financial crime compliance, including AML, sanctions, KYC, anti-bribery and corruption controls.
Experience providing regulatory advice and guidance to senior stakeholders and business leaders.
Exposure to compliance risk assessments, policy development, regulatory change and governance activities.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within a fast-paced and changing environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge where appropriate.
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience within a growing insurance business would be particularly advantageous, as would previous exposure to delegated authority arrangements, London Market operations or marine insurance.
Candidates from established insurance brokers and MGAs, including those operating within the Lloyd's and London Market, are especially encouraged to apply.
What you'll get in returnIn return, you will have the opportunity to join a highly regarded and expanding insurance organisation where your contribution will be visible, valued and impactful.
You will work closely with senior management and key stakeholders across the business, gaining exposure to a broad range of compliance, governance and regulatory matters within a dynamic and commercially focused environment. The role offers a competitive salary, alongside a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days per week in the office.
What you need to do nowIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. xohmjla If this role is not quite right for you but you are considering your next move within compliance, we'd still welcome the opportunity to speak with you about opportunities currently available across the insurance and London Market.#LI-DNI #4833035
- Millie Bateman
Compliance Manager | London Market Insurance in Vauxhall employer: Hays
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