Compliance Officer

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist insurance firm in London is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to oversee the Compliance function. This role offers a competitive salary starting from £70K and a hybrid working pattern. Candidates should have strong experience in regulated environments and be comfortable working in a dynamic team. Benefits include private medical insurance, life insurance, and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance role within insurance, ideally in legal indemnity, probate, or real estate.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model and capable of hands-on involvement.
• Strong understanding of FCA and wider regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Compliance function within the business.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and shape strategic compliance projects.
• Act as a key contact for various operational functions to ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience in regulated insurance environment

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Job description

Overview

Compliance Officer — Hybrid Central London up to £70K+ DOE Real Estate & Probate Insurance Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance professional to join a successful, fast paced, and close-knit specialist insurance business.

With a strong market presence and around 50 employees, this is a key hire for a well-established team.

The business is well-regarded within its niche primarily legal indemnity insurance across real estate and probate and the successful candidate will need to hit the ground running with a good understanding of this complex regulatory space.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of the Compliance function, working closely with senior leadership, including the COO and Operations Director
• Playing a key role in decision-making and strategic projects, with the autonomy to shape and develop the role further
• Ensuring the business remains fully compliant with FCA and broader regulatory requirements, including strong oversight of STA processes
• Acting as a key point of contact across the business, collaborating with underwriters, IT, and wider operational functions

What we're looking for

• A compliance professional with solid experience in a regulated insurance environment (ideally Lloyds syndicate, preferably legal indemnity, probate, or real estate focused)
• Someone confident, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; you’ll be trusted to take the lead and work independently
• An easy-going and diligent operator who thrives in a smaller business with minimal red tape and a flexible, agile approach
• Exposure to working in a hybrid model and comfortable being hands-on across the business
• Proven ability to influence, advise, and support senior stakeholders

Why apply?

• Competitive salary with flexibility for the right person starting from £70K+
• Good benefits package including private medical, life insurance, salary sacrifice schemes, and annual bonuses
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office / 2 from home)
• Join a collaborative, friendly, and supportive team in a business that acts quickly and gives you room to grow and shape your role

If you re a compliance expert looking for your next challenge within a specialist insurance setting apply today or get in touch to discuss in confidence.