Compliance Manager

Edenbrook; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurance brokerage in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Compliance Manager to establish and oversee the compliance function in a newly created role. You will be responsible for managing compliance across multiple regulated entities, acting as the Data Protection Officer, and providing key compliance advice to senior management. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in financial services compliance, with a strong understanding of FCA regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and lead a compliance team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in financial services compliance, preferably in insurance.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and data protection.
• Proven experience in monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance across multiple regulated entities within the group.
• Act as Data Protection Officer.
• Provide first-line compliance advice to Boards and senior management.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on changes.

Skills

Financial services compliance

Knowledge of FCA regulations

Data protection expertise

Regulatory liaison experience

Job description

Group Compliance Manager opportunity working with a rapidly growing insurance brokerage. This is an exciting opportunity to establish and shape the organisation’s compliance function in a newly created, standalone role, with a clear mandate to build and develop a compliance team over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance across multiple regulated entities within the group
• Act as Data Protection Officer
• Provide first-line compliance advice to Boards and senior management
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on changes
• Develop, implement, and maintain the annual compliance plan
• Liaise with external compliance consultants as required
• Produce regular compliance reports for Board and governance meetings
• Attend and contribute to governance and control forums
• Manage SMCR obligations, including annual declarations and updates
• Submit regulatory returns and manage regulator notifications
• Oversee sanctions screening and intermediary checks
• Allocate and review file and call audits
• Oversee complaints handling alongside accountable stakeholders
• Approve financial promotions and marketing materials
• Support product governance and fair value assessments
• Manage partner, insurer, and intermediary onboarding and oversight

Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in financial services compliance (insurance preferred)
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, governance, and data protection
• Proven experience in monitoring, reporting, and regulatory liaison