Compliance Officer (Insurance)

My client, a specialist Motor Insurance provider, is recruiting for a COMPLIANCE OFFICER to ensure business activity is compliant with relevant laws and regulation.The successful incumbent will play a critical role in protecting the business, adding value through improving internal processes, policies and procedures, and evaluating the effectiveness of risk management across the business.This position will require travel to their North West office twice per month. Key Responsibilities:Implement the effective operational implementation of FCA rules and regulation, subsequently monitoring ongoing adherence to this as requiredOversee the Compliance Monitoring Programme, ensuring all regulated business activities are fulfilled correctly and on timeProvide operational compliance advice/approval to business functions in efficient and effective manner, ensuring the operational activity in question is understood fully before providing advice, and keeping detailed records of all compliance approvals providedIdentify potential compliance and risk issues, providing solutions in a timely mannerRegularly review existing products, services and materials to ensure ongoing complianceEnsure all staff are aware of, and compliant with, the firm’s procedures and all relevant FCA requirements in relation to its selling practicesEnsure appropriate operational controls are in place to manage conduct riskMaintain regulatory policies, procedures and processes to ensure they support the business in satisfying compliance requirements and reflects operations appropriatelyProvide regular updates and MI on compliance matters to senior managementEnsure compliance information is cascaded down to all operational staff, whilst ensuring compliance is also covered appropriately in the training programmeCarry out periodic compliance and thematic reviews of operational activities, including those of outsourced activities and suppliersRecord and manage any non-compliance incidents, notifiable breaches and/or risk incidents, reporting to the Compliance Officer and ensuring the incident log is up to datePerform risk assessments on compliance matters across operational business functionsEnsure effective compliance and risk controls are effective in respect of sub-broker and appointed representative activitiesKeep up to date with industry knowledge to ensure appropriate competency levels are maintained including, keeping abreast of FCA and other applicable regulatory developmentsIdentify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectivenessEnsure compliance projects are delivered on time, fully documented, and have received appropriate approval from the senior leadership teamBuild and maintain strong working relationships, both internally and externallyPromote healthy compliance culture and risk-awareness at all timesKey Role Requirements:Compliance experience within the Insurance industry is essentialDetailed knowledge of FCA regulations, especially relating to insurance productsAbility to support and influence colleagues with their compliance and risk responsibilitiesExperience of working in highly effective teams; identifying and implementing improvements to operating methodologies and inspiring excellent performanceTenacity to investigate areas of concern across all business functionsAn ability to interpret, understand, maintain and advise the business on a broad range or legal and regulatory issues, with strong reporting skillsGood at cultivating relationships with stakeholders, building trust that facilitates an open mindset and free exchange of informationFunction independently, on own initiative and multi-task in a dynamic environmentExcellent presentation and communication (oral and written), and project management skillsAbility to adapt communication style to tailor approach to suit varied stakeholder needsTo express an interest in this opportunity, please apply via Linkedin today or contact Terry Wetters (Founder / Director of Barleycorn) for further details:07891 708 941 / terry@barleycorn.io