Head of Compliance

Arthur Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks an experienced compliance professional for a pivotal Head of Compliance role. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and leadership in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of FCA regulations and experience in senior compliance roles. You will shape the compliance function and advise senior leadership during a period of regulatory evolution.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a senior compliance role within the UK insurance industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulations and SM&CR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the compliance function, ensuring alignment with current regulatory requirements.
• Advise senior management on regulatory change and risk.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and liaison with the FCA.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Job description

This range is provided by Arthur Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional ready to take the next step into their first Head of Compliance role. Joining a well-established, highly respected specialist insurer, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and leading the compliance function during a period of growth and regulatory evolution.

The successful candidate will have several years of experience in a senior compliance role within the UK insurance industry, ideally in a commercial or specialist lines environment. You will bring a strong working knowledge of FCA regulations, SM&CR requirements, and be comfortable operating as a key advisor to senior leadership.

This is an ideal role for an ambitious compliance professional looking to make their mark in a leadership position within a supportive and technically specialised insurance business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the compliance function, ensuring alignment with current regulatory requirements
• Advise senior management on regulatory change and risk
• Oversee regulatory reporting and liaison with the FCA
• Maintain and evolve the compliance monitoring plan
• Promote a culture of compliance awareness throughout the business

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in a senior compliance role within UK insurance
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ready to step up into a first-time Head of Compliance role with confidence and drive

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Accounting/Auditing, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Insurance and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

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