Compliance Officer

Edenbrook; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurance broker in Twickenham is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure that the business complies with regulations like FCA and GDPR. This role involves managing risks, conducting audits, maintaining compliance records, and acting as a primary contact for regulators. The ideal candidate will have experience in a compliance role within an insurance brokerage and a strong understanding of relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance/regulatory role within an insurance broker (personal lines preferred).
• Strong knowledge of FCA rules and insurance distribution regulations.
• Familiarity with GDPR and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FCA, GDPR, ICOBS, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and compliance records.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and monitoring to identify risks and gaps.
• Manage complaints, regulatory filings, and financial promotions.
• Provide compliance training and updates to staff.
• Act as main contact for regulators, auditors, and external partners.
• Support onboarding, due diligence, and oversee the annual compliance monitoring plan.

Job description

Overview

New Compliance Officer opportunity working with a rapidly growing insurance broker based in Twickenham. Reporting to the Managing Director/ Head of Trading, you will be responsible for ensuring that the business complies with all applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards. This role plays a vital part in managing risk, protecting our clients and business, and supporting a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FCA, GDPR, ICOBS, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and compliance records (e.g., breaches, conflicts, training logs).
• Conduct audits, reviews, and monitoring to identify risks and gaps.
• Manage complaints, regulatory filings (RMAR, RegData), and financial promotions.
• Provide compliance training and updates to staff.
• Act as main contact for regulators, auditors, and external partners.
• Support onboarding, due diligence, and oversee the annual compliance monitoring plan.

Requirements

• Experience in a compliance/regulatory role within an insurance broker (personal lines preferred).
• Strong knowledge of FCA rules and insurance distribution regulations.
• Familiarity with GDPR and data protection requirements.