Compliance Manager

cfc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist insurance provider in London seeks a Compliance Manager to oversee its UK compliance operations. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and support internal stakeholders with compliance strategies. Ideal applicants have a strong background in technical compliance within the insurance sector, with extensive knowledge of the FCA Handbook. This permanent, full-time position offers a hybrid work model and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally with various stakeholders, including board level.
• Proven experience in compliance functions within the insurance sector.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance regulations.
• Technical expertise in regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK Compliance function and team.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and FCA regulations.
• Advise stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
• Support the Compliance Monitoring Programme.

Skills

Excellent communication

Technical compliance experience

Knowledge of FCA Handbook

London market insurance experience

Job description

Compliance Manager

As UK Compliance Manager you play a key role in delivering the Compliance Plan for our UK regulated entity, and effectively operating our compliance systems and controls. You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring our UK compliance policies and procedures across all areas of the UK business, advising CFC’s internal stakeholders on all aspects of UK compliance and supporting our key external stakeholders, including our domestic regulators (both the FCA and Lloyd’s). You will deliver exceptional service to CFC’s underwriting teams and other business functions, as well as to our carriers and other business partners, including in respect of CFC Syndicate 1988.

Department Governance Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location UK - London Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To Simon Jenvey

About the role

Help manage the Group UK’s compliance function, including the operational management of the UK Compliance team, currently two UK Compliance Managers, Compliance Analyst and Compliance Assistant. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to :

• Ensure CFC Underwriting complies with all internal policies, all laws and regulations applicable to its activities, including activities authorised and regulated by the FCA.
• Support with the turnkey managing agent of CFC Syndicate 1988 to ensure the Syndicate operates in accordance with FCA requirements and continues to meet applicable Lloyd’s regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Understand and identify the domestic regulatory requirements applicable to CFC Underwriting, including both the FCA and Lloyd’s, and advise internal stakeholders on the application of these requirements to our business.
• Support the Compliance Monitoring Manager in the planning and roll‑out of the Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• Effectively operate our compliance systems and controls, including our financial crime and sanctions controls and conduct risk controls.

About you

• You are an excellent communicator both written and spoken, who is adept at working professionally with a broader variety of stakeholders, including up to board level.
• You are able to demonstrate technical compliance experience, ideally acquired working at a Lloyds managing agent or UK‑based company market insurer.
• As well as the above you will have extensive technical knowledge of the FCA Handbook and or Lloyd’s Principles, alongside the application of a principles‑based regulatory framework highly regarded.
• London market insurance experience essential, either with a managing agent, insurer, broker or MGA.

About CFC

CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting‑edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today’s most critical business risk.

Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Austin, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 950 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.

At CFC, insurance isn’t just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we’ve got something for everyone. We’re passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.

CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

Hiring Process

Stage 1 : Applied

Stage 2 : Phone screening

Stage 3 : First stage interview

Stage 4 : Second stage interview

Stage 5 : Hired