Compliance Officer - Insurance

PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist insurance business in Central London is seeking a Compliance Officer to manage compliance functions and collaborate with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated insurance environments, possess strong interpersonal skills, and thrive in a dynamic setting. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £70K+, a good benefits package, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting from £70K+

Private medical and life insurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Compliance professional with experience in legal indemnity or real estate.
• Confident, easy-going operator thriving in smaller businesses.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Own the Compliance function and work with senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with FCA and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact across the business.

Skills

Experience in regulated insurance environment

Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Ability to influence and support 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. 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

Qualifications

• 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.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.