Risk & Compliance Director (SMF4, 16 & 17)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurance firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Director to lead its compliance strategy and regulatory obligations. This fully remote position offers flexibility and the opportunity to influence key compliance frameworks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have proven experience in risk management, particularly in the insurance sector, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory requirements like FCA and PRA.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Risk and/or Compliance leader in the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Commercially driven with a proven track record in risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the firm's Risk and Compliance strategy.
• Ensure the risk framework supports business strategy execution.
• Provide robust reporting to key stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance oversight

Regulatory knowledge (FCA, PRA)

Leadership

Job description

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Client:

Willow Resourcing Limited

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Risk & Compliance Director (SMF4, SMF16 & SMF17)

Insurance

Looking for greater flexibility to work from home?

This niche insurer is enjoying a period of significant growth and is now looking to appoint their next Risk & Compliance Director (SMF4, SMF16 & SMF17).

We’re interested in speaking to people already operating at this level and those looking to step up into their first SMF role.

The firm operates a fully remote working model meaning you can work from home full-time.

Leading a small team of 5, you’ll develop and lead the firm’s Risk and Compliance strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

You’ll ensure the risk framework and compliance monitoring plan actively support the execution of the business strategy, enabling growth and innovation while maintaining appropriate safeguards.

In addition, you’ll provide clear, robust and independent reporting to the Board, Risk & Compliance Committee and the Audit Committee and other relevant stakeholders.

You’ll be an experienced Risk and/or Compliance leader from the Insurance arena who is commercially driven with a proven track record of adding value by taking a holistic, long-term view.

You’ll have an excellent knowledge of FCA, PRA and Data Protection requirements and demonstrable experience of managing Enterprise Risk frameworks and compliance oversight in a proportionate, fast-paced environment.

If so, click apply and send over your CV.

Not got an up to date CV? Don’t worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on 0121 274 0357 for a confidential discussion or email me at [emailprotected] telling me that you’re interested. We’ll pick it up from there.