Head of Compliance in City of London, London

A growing international insurance business is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead compliance activities across its UK and European operations. This is a broad and hands-on leadership role supporting a group operating across retail insurance broking, wholesale broking and delegated authority/MGA environments. Acting as the sole dedicated compliance resource for the business, the successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership whilst remaining actively involved in day-to-day compliance activity. The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, responsibility for multiple regulated entities and a clear opportunity to shape the future compliance framework of a growing international organisation.

The Role

• Acting as the primary compliance lead across UK and European operations.
• Leading the ongoing development and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Interpreting and implementing FCA requirements, including Consumer Duty, SMCR, conduct and financial crime regulations.
• Supporting compliance across European operations, including cross-border regulatory matters and local regulatory requirements.
• Managing compliance monitoring activity, including file reviews, conduct monitoring, delegated authority oversight and remediation activity.
• Reviewing insurer and client agreements, including TOBAs, from a regulatory perspective.
• Overseeing GDPR, data protection and records management obligations.
• Managing sanctions, AML, PEP screening and wider financial crime controls.
• Producing compliance reporting, MI and risk updates for senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.
• Delivering compliance training and promoting a strong culture of regulatory awareness throughout the business.
• Acting as the key contact for regulators, audits and regulatory reviews.

The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. This is not a large compliance function and therefore would suit someone comfortable operating at both Board level and in the detail.

About You

• At least 5 years' compliance experience within the insurance sector.
• Essential experience gained within a retail insurance broking environment.
• Experience operating within FCA-regulated businesses.
• Strong knowledge of Consumer Duty, SMCR, conduct risk and financial crime requirements.
• Exposure to European insurance regulatory frameworks and/or cross-border insurance operations.
• Experience producing Board-level reporting and management information.
• Knowledge of delegated authority, MGA or Coverholder arrangements would be advantageous.
• Cert CII or equivalent professional qualifications.
• The ability to operate independently and take ownership of the entire compliance function.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Location

The role is based in London with a hybrid working pattern of 2–3 days per week in the office. Occasional travel to regional UK offices will be required.

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If you're seeking a broad and influential Head of Compliance opportunity within a growing international insurance organisation, we'd be delighted to hear from you.