Head of Compliance - Business Partner

Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm seeks a Head of Compliance in Gloucester to provide oversight and support across the business area. The role emphasizes compliance with FCA regulations, team leadership, and collaboration with senior management. Candidates should have at least five years' experience in compliance management, with a focus on developing policies and compliance programmes.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience at senior compliance management level or above.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance policies and standards.
• Experience in managing compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Working with senior management to ensure compliance systems are appropriate.
• Managing assigned projects and contributing as required.
• Ensure the compliance team effectively uses data to understand regulatory risks.

Skills

Strong regulatory focus

Leadership

Compliance oversight

Good knowledge of FCA requirements

Education

Industry recognised qualifications

Job description

Head of Compliance - Business Partner (R0012618) Gloucester, England

We are seeking a Head of Compliance to join our Risk, Legal & Compliance teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the expertise to provide compliance oversight, leadership, and advisory support across an assigned business area within the Howden UK&I structure. The role is integral to supporting us in maintaining compliance with the requirements of industry and government lead regulation.

Our compliance team is based through the UK and travel will be required to attend offices. We are very proud to offer a supportive and engaging team environment, where you will feel welcome right from the start.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

Overview:

• Working with senior operational management to ensure that compliance systems and controls remain appropriate.
• Ensuring operational management are briefed in good time to ensure compliance with regulatory change.
• Managing assigned projects and contributes to projects as required.
• Provide management information to the Chief Compliance Officer and the Senior Management of the assigned business area.
• Ensure compliance team makes use of timely and insightful data to inform their understanding of regulatory risks and customer outcomes.

Capability:

• Strong knowledge of FCA requirements specifically relating to insurance within ICOBs.
• Good knowledge of FCA requirements in relation to insurance products.
• Leading a compliance team.
• Working with Board level management.
• Strong regulatory focus.
• Insurance product regulation.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience at senior compliance management level or above.
• Industry recognised qualifications desirable but not essential depending on relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance policies and standards.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance programmes and oversight planning.