At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance strategy and ensure robust governance across UK and European operations.
- Company: Dynamic international insurance business with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a growing team with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape regulatory strategy and make a real impact in a high-profile leadership role.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of compliance experience in the insurance sector and strong FCA regulation knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A growing international insurance business is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to lead and develop its UK and European compliance framework.
Operating across broking, wholesale and delegated authority/MGA environments, this is a high-profile leadership role offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will act as the primary compliance lead for the UK and European operations, ensuring robust governance, regulatory oversight and a strong culture of compliance across the organisation.
- Leading the ongoing development and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures and frameworks.
- Interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements including FCA regulations, Consumer Duty, SMCR, financial crime controls and conduct obligations.
- Overseeing compliance requirements across UK and European entities, including cross-border regulatory matters.
- Acting as the primary point of contact with regulators and supporting regulatory reviews and audits.
- Managing compliance monitoring activities including file reviews, delegated authority oversight and reporting.
- Leading financial crime compliance activity including sanctions, AML, PEP screening and fraud prevention controls.
- Providing practical compliance advice to underwriting, operations, finance and senior leadership teams.
- Reviewing insurer and client agreements from a regulatory perspective.
- Designing and delivering compliance training programmes across the business.
- Overseeing GDPR and data protection compliance.
- Producing compliance reporting and management information for senior stakeholders.
We're interested in speaking with compliance professionals who can demonstrate:
- At least 5 years' compliance experience within the insurance sector.
- Exposure to MGA, delegated authority or coverholder businesses would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of FCA regulation, Consumer Duty, SMCR and financial crime requirements.
- Knowledge of European insurance regulatory frameworks would be beneficial.
- The ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within a growing business.
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.
If you're looking for a senior compliance leadership opportunity within a dynamic and expanding insurance organisation, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Legal Compliance Office in City of London employer: Sanderson King
Join a dynamic and expanding international insurance business that prioritises a strong culture of compliance and offers significant leadership opportunities. With a hybrid working model based in London, employees benefit from a collaborative work environment, ongoing professional development, and the chance to shape regulatory strategies across multiple jurisdictions. This role not only provides exposure to senior stakeholders but also fosters a commitment to employee growth and a supportive workplace culture.
