Compliance Advice Lead

Broadgate; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK insurer is seeking an experienced Compliance Advice Lead to oversee compliance advisory functions. The successful candidate will lead a team, provide strategic regulatory advice, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor staff. A strong background in compliance within general insurance and excellent stakeholder engagement skills are essential. This is a full-time position based in Cardiff, offering an opportunity to significantly influence compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive compliance advice experience within general insurance.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of compliance professionals.
• Act as the SME for compliance advice.
• Provide oversight on product development and regulatory changes.
• Support the Head of Compliance during meetings.
• Mentor and develop the compliance team.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance advice experience

Leadership and team management

Knowledge of FCA regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

Compliance Advice Lead

Location: Cardiff

Role: A leading UK insurer is seeking an experienced Compliance Advice Lead to head up their compliance advisory function. This is a key second line of defence role providing strategic regulatory advice and oversight across a complex, customer-focused business.

The Role

• Lead a team of compliance professionals, providing high-level regulatory advice and guidance across the business.
• Act as the SME for compliance advice, ensuring regulatory obligations are met and good customer outcomes are achieved.
• Provide oversight and challenge on product development, pricing, and regulatory change implementation.
• Support and deputise for the Head of Compliance, including attendance at governance meetings and committees.
• Mentor and develop the team to strengthen capability and compliance culture.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence at strategic level.

About You

• Extensive compliance advice experience within general insurance (motor, household, or travel).
• Proven leadership and team management experience within a compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and regulatory change management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills – confident dealing with senior leaders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance commercial and regulatory priorities.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds