Senior Compliance Manager - GI

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in London is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager with extensive experience in compliance within the insurance sector. This crucial role involves ensuring adherence to FCA, PRA, and Lloyd’s regulations while supporting the development and implementation of compliance strategies. Responsibilities include advising on new regulatory requirements, conducting audits, and promoting a culture of compliance throughout the organization. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a capacity for influential leadership within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of compliance experience in the London insurance market.
• Broad regulatory knowledge including FCA/PRA regulations.
• Strong report writing and policy drafting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on UK regulatory requirements for the insurance business.
• Maintain and enhance the compliance framework, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver training sessions and compliance awareness programs.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Integrity

Job description

Job Description

Arthur are working with a reputable London market insurer that require an experienced and proactive Senior Compliance Manager to join their compliance function.

This is a generalist role requiring a broad understanding of regulatory requirements across the UK insurance landscape, including Lloyd’s and FCA regulations. The role will support the delivery and enhancement of their compliance framework, ensuring the business operates within its regulatory obligations and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert on UK regulatory requirements (FCA, PRA, Lloyd’s) affecting the insurance business.
• Provide clear, commercially sound compliance advice to business units on day-to-day activities, new initiatives, and emerging regulations.
• Interpret new and existing regulatory developments, assessing their impact and supporting implementation.
• Maintain and enhance the compliance framework, policies, and procedures in line with evolving regulatory expectations.
• Lead thematic reviews and compliance monitoring activities, ensuring adherence to risk-based plans.
• Draft and review compliance reports for internal stakeholders, including senior management and boards.
• Prepare compliance reports for the Risk & Compliance Committee and other governance forums.
• Support internal and external audits, and ensure timely remediation of compliance-related findings.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance and conduct across the organisation.
• Deliver training sessions and compliance awareness programs to staff across all levels.
• Liaise effectively with regulators (Lloyd’s, FCA, PRA) and represent the compliance function in regulatory interactions.

About You:

• Minimum 7 years of compliance experience in the London insurance market (Lloyd’s and Company Market experience ).
• Proven generalist compliance background, with broad regulatory knowledge.
• Strong understanding of FCA/PRA regulations, Lloyd’s Minimum Standards, Financial Crime, Conduct Risk, SMCR, Consumer Duty (if applicable), and ESG-related regulatory trends.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and regulated environment.
• Strong report writing and policy drafting capabilities.