Senior Compliance Analyst

Sellick Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Regular team events

Job summary

A leading international insurance business is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst to support the Risk Management & Compliance function. The role involves advising the business on regulatory matters, leading change projects, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Candidates should have regulatory experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of the FCA Handbook. This position offers hybrid working options, allowing for up to three days per week from home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated environment within an insurance intermediary or insurer.
• Strong knowledge of the FCA Handbook.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into procedures.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for compliance queries.
• Leading regulatory change projects.
• Drafting and maintaining compliance policies.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of FCA Handbook

Job description

Overview

Senior Compliance Analyst with strong regulatory experience in the insurance sector is required to join a leading, international insurance business on a permanent basis. The role supports the Risk Management & Compliance function, advising the business on regulatory matters and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations. This position involves regulatory change projects, policy development and training delivery, with hybrid working options (up to three days per week from home).

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for compliance queries and providing clear, pragmatic advice to the business
• Conducting horizon scanning for UK and US regulatory changes and supporting implementation across the business
• Leading regulatory change projects, including Senior Managers & Certification Regime, Operational Resilience and Non-Financial Misconduct initiatives
• Drafting and maintaining compliance policies and procedures in line with FCA requirements
• Designing and delivering compliance training for staff at all levels, including senior management
• Supporting the Head of Risk & Compliance with the Compliance Monitoring Plan and delivering thematic reviews
• Producing compliance reports for committees, management and external stakeholders
• Assisting with data protection compliance, including breach management in partnership with the Data Protection Officer
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the compliance team

Qualifications / About you

• Previous experience in a regulated environment within an insurance intermediary or insurer
• Strong knowledge of the FCA Handbook, particularly PRIN, SYSC, COCON, COND, FIT, TC, PROD, ICOBS and SUP
• Understanding of the insurance market and placing process
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into proportionate, practical procedures
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business
• Organised, detail-focused and proactive in managing multiple priorities
• Experience with US surplus lines business is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Enhanced gender-neutral family leave
• Supportive, social team culture with regular events