Compliance Manager

INSHUR; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurtech company in Brighton is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards. This role supports the business's compliance strategy and offers a hybrid working environment, allowing flexibility between the office and home. Candidates should have experience in a similar role within the insurance sector and possess a deep understanding of compliance monitoring practices.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Annual personal training allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a Legal, Risk, or Compliance role, specifically within insurance.
• Knowledge of compliance obligations as a regulated insurance intermediary.
• Ability to work independently and oversee compliance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.
• Draft and implement compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Design and conduct compliance monitoring activities.

Skills

Compliance monitoring expertise

Deep working knowledge of FCA handbook

Collaborative teamwork

Ability to design and report on compliance activities

Job description

Overview

Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? This could be the place for you!

We are looking for a Compliance Manager to join us at INSHUR! We’re based in sunny Brighton ️ (sea , chips , and seagulls ️ included), and our company embraces a hybrid working model, allowing you to thrive in both collaborative office settings and the comfort of your own home. You’ll have the opportunity to work remotely while also connecting with your colleagues at our Brighton office once a week, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment.

Supported by (and reporting to) the Head of Compliance, you\u2019ll be joining a friendly legal and compliance team who believe that a strong culture of compliance goes beyond adhering to rules and regulations and must be integrated with everything we do. How we conduct ourselves is as critical to INSHUR\u2019s success as making the best products available to our customers.

We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR a place where everyone is building something special, that we can all be proud of, while enjoying the ride.

What you'll do

As a Compliance Officer, you will support the business by ensuring INSHUR adheres to legal and regulatory obligations as a regulated Insurance intermediary and Managing General Agent (MGA)/Coverholder. You will play a key role in implementing our compliance strategy and maintaining high-quality service for stakeholders.

A Compliance Officer at INSHUR collaborates with all levels of the organisation to provide compliant, business-sensitive solutions in a variety of areas, including:

• Frameworks, policies and procedures: drafting as well as developing and implementing
• Compliance risks and controls: reviewing and developing risks and controls
• Compliance monitoring: designing and carrying out regular monitoring activities to assess adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, reporting findings, and ensuring remedial actions are implemented
• Ongoing support: to the first line of defence regarding our compliance obligations
• Compliance strategy and plans: support in the orderly running of activities and products to ensure that they adhere to all applicable guidelines and regulations
• Providing advice: to the insurance, claims and marketing teams on compliance requirements
• Assisting: in preparing MI and reports as and when necessary
• Other: regulatory and compliance requirements as required

The position provides challenging and rewarding opportunities to support a variety of business partners and to be involved in various aspects of the business.

We'd love to hear from you if you have

…these essentials to thrive in the role;

• Relevant experience: Have worked independently or unsupervised in a similar Legal, Risk or Compliance role with personal and commercial lines insurance products - Motor, Breakdown, Home, Medical or Business insurance.
• Deep working knowledge: of all insurance related areas of the FCA handbook inc Consumer Duty.
• Compliance monitoring expertise: proven experience in designing, carrying out, and reporting on compliance monitoring activities, with the ability to identify gaps, escalate issues, and oversee remedial actions.
• Detailed understanding: of wholesale and retail insurance business and the risks which attach to these products.
• Collaborative: strong team ethic and ability to build and sustain strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

… these additional skills that could set you apart

• Experience of corporate risk and compliance requirements: in a business scenario with particular reference to insurance start-ups and/or digital verticals or Knowledge of and interest in the insurtech environment
• A continual learner: you want to know all there is about the industry, customers, other teams, and marketing best practices
• Succinct and engaging: able to translate technical concepts into easy-to-understand language
• Adapts: well to constant change and is able to see the bigger picture, yet understand the details

You’ll love it here if you

• Thrive navigating ambiguity and finding clarity in uncertain situations.
• Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.
• Enjoy in a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly.
• Are solutions-focused and driven to overcome challenges.
• Embrace resilience and adapt to setbacks with a positive attitude.
• Are intellectually curious, constantly seeking to learn, explore new ideas, and not afraid to question and improve your understanding.

You may not enjoy working here if

• Prefer a more structured, slow-moving environment.
• Feel most comfortable when tasks and processes are clearly defined from the start.
• Struggle with handling multiple challenges at once or adapting to frequent changes.
• Tend to stick strictly to your defined role and avoid contributing outside of your responsibilities.

What to expect from the process

Screen & Intro: 30-minute video call with the Talent Team to discuss the role and your experience.

First Interview: 60-minute video call with the Head of Compliance & one other relevant senior employees to delve into the role, including technical questions and an opportunity for you to ask questions.

Case Study: A brief take-home task followed by a 45-60 minute in-person interview with the Head of Compliance, Director of Insurance UK, and People Partner to review the case study and assess team fit.

What we offer

Our budget for this role is flexible and we will take into account any previous experience and location of work when agreeing on the final offer.

We offer all our employees stock options and we will pay into your pension monthly. We\u2019ve also built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s a sample of what this includes:

30 days of holiday annually, plus bank holidays

Private healthcare for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions

Life insurance at 3x your salary

13 weeks parental leave at full pay for new parents

Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta, allowing you to pay fees pre-tax

Ride to work scheme

Workplace pension scheme to help you save for retirement

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

£500 annual personal training allowance plus regular learning opportunities on a variety of topics

£40 monthly wellbeing allowance to keep you healthy

24/7 Employee Assistance Program, covering you and immediate family members—offering crisis support, counselling, legal advice, menopause CBT, and more

Office massages to keep those shoulders relaxed

It goes without saying that we provide everyone with a laptop, monitor and top of the range kit.

About Us

INSHUR is on a mission to be the leader in insurance solutions for the on-demand economy, making coverage fair and accessible for drivers.

Cutting edge technology & deep insurance know-how underpins our revolutionary offering for on-demand drivers, keeping premiums affordable and delivering results for partners. With a focus on embedded insurance solutions, and complementary technology integrations for digital platform providers such as Uber and Amazon, we’ve been helping drivers stay on the road since 2016 through our data, technology and in-house insurance expertise.

Backed by some of the most forward thinking VC’s including Viola Growth, JVP, Munich Re, Viola Fintech, MTech Capital, Antler, and MS&AD, we have secured over $70 million in funding as well as the acquisition of US MGA & Broker American Business Insurance in 2023. We have exciting plans to continue growing our portfolio and product lines and expand to new territories in the future.

As a global team of around 250 people based across the US, UK, and the Netherlands, we value:

Generosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness, and diversity

Delivering great results and learning in the open

Freedom to make long-term, high-impact decisions

The wellbeing of our teammates and the people around us

And… Enjoying the ride!

Equal opportunities

At INSHUR, we believe that having a diverse team where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work is key to our success. We’re passionate about creating equal opportunities and making the tech industry a better place for all and we don’t discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age.

As of July 2024, our team consists of 43% women, 26% from BAME or BIPOC backgrounds, and 13% LGBTQ+. We proudly represent 30+ nationalities and span multiple generations, including Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. We’re proud to have been recognised for Diversity and Inclusion by the British Insurance Awards.

We recognise that early-stage companies often hire people similar to the existing team—something we’ve worked hard to overcome. We follow a structured hiring process and ensure our interview teams are trained to foster inclusivity and equity.

Our Brighton office is child-friendly, dog-friendly, and fully wheelchair-accessible.

While this position is advertised as full-time, we’re flexible on specific arrangements and happy to discuss options like part-time, job-sharing, or other flexible work setups for the right candidate.

️ If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.