Compliance Manager

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is supporting a well-established insurance organisation in London seeking a Compliance Manager to lead the Risk & Compliance function.

You will own key compliance activities, drive regulatory initiatives and develop the firm's compliance framework while managing and developing a small team.

This leadership role requires strong FCA/PRA/Lloyd's knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to present to senior management and boards.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a compliance function.
• Proven ability to interpret and implement regulatory change.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication at all levels.
• Experience in FCA/PRA/Lloyd's environments is preferred.
• Good report writing and analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed Conduct Risk and Consumer Duty framework.
• Mentor and develop a team of two Compliance Analysts.
• Prepare and present compliance reports and regulatory updates to senior management and Boards.
• Provide expert advice on FCA, PRA and Lloyd's requirements and risks.
• Lead assessment and implementation of regulatory change with key stakeholders.
• Oversee monitoring across financial crime, licensing, underwriting controls and other obligations.
• Manage FCA and Lloyd's reporting requirements with timely submissions.
• Review and enhance compliance policies, promoting a strong culture of compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory change

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Report writing

Job description

I'm pleased to be supporting a well-established insurance organisation that is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its Risk & Compliance function in London. This is a leadership role within a high-performing team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of key compliance activities, drive regulatory initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's compliance framework. You will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of two compliance professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and embedding the firm's Conduct Risk and Consumer Duty framework, ensuring regulatory expectations are met across the business
• Managing, mentoring and developing a team of two Compliance Analysts, overseeing workload allocation and supporting professional development
• Preparing and presenting compliance reports, MI and regulatory updates to senior management, Executive Committees and Boards
• Providing expert advice to the business on FCA, PRA and Lloyd's regulatory requirements and associated compliance risks
• Leading the assessment and implementation of regulatory change, working closely with key stakeholders across the organisation
• Overseeing compliance monitoring activities across financial crime, licensing, underwriting controls and broader regulatory obligations
• Managing FCA and Lloyd's regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Reviewing, enhancing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures and controls, promoting a strong culture of compliance across the business

The successful candidate must have:

• Strong knowledge of FCA, PRA and Lloyd's regulatory requirements within the insurance market
• Proven experience interpreting, implementing and overseeing regulatory change initiatives
• Previous people management experience, or demonstrable experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
• Strong report writing and analytical capabilities
• Confidence presenting compliance matters and regulatory developments to senior management and Board-level stakeholders