Senior Compliance Officer

Harrison Holgate; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hybrid insurance carrier in London is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to manage regulatory risks across departments. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in compliance within the general insurance sector, a thorough knowledge of UK financial services regulations, and the ability to develop comprehensive compliance policies. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and involves leading compliance initiatives and training programs.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-10 years of proven experience in compliance roles within the general insurance industry.
• Solid knowledge of the general insurance sector and its market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct detailed information gathering and compliance risk analysis.
• Provide regulatory advice that balances commercial awareness.

Skills

In-depth understanding of UK financial services regulatory landscape

Strong background in identifying and mitigating regulatory risks

Expertise in financial crime prevention and compliance

Job description

Overview

Senior Compliance Officer – Specialty Insurance Carrier

Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports to: CEO International
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days Office, 1 day WFH)

As a technology-enabled hybrid insurance carrier, we combine underwriting expertise with operational agility to deliver bespoke insurance programmes.

By partnering with MGAs, captives, and intermediaries, we develop niche insurance products tailored to the evolving needs of businesses across various industries.

Transparency and data-driven decision-making are the cornerstones of our commitment to building sustainable, profitable programmes.

Role Purpose

• Searching for a seasoned professional to join its team as a Senior Compliance Officer.
• This pivotal role involves working across departments to identify, assess, and monitor regulatory risks, providing crucial advice and guidance to ensure compliance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive compliance policies and procedures to elevate business standards.
• Conduct detailed information gathering, process mapping, and analysis to identify and assess compliance risks, collaborating extensively with various departments.
• Own and enhance the Product Governance Framework.
• Play a dynamic role in identifying, assessing, and monitoring regulatory risks, reporting on the effectiveness of internal systems and controls to senior management.
• Provide regulatory advice that balances commercial awareness with positive customer and regulatory outcomes.
• Design, implement, and deliver effective compliance training programmes.
• Lead and support compliance-related initiatives and projects, including research, regulatory applications, and returns.
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Interpret data, analyse key performance indicators, and generate regular reports for management.
• Ensure Consumer Duty Obligations are met through the delivery of ‘good outcomes’.
• Identify and mitigate Conduct Risk.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives where compliance expertise is required.

Experience and Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of the UK financial services regulatory landscape, including PRA and FCA regulations.
• Solid knowledge of the general insurance sector, including its products, services, and market dynamics.
• Approximately 5-10 years of proven experience in compliance roles within the general insurance industry.
• Strong background in identifying, assessing, and mitigating regulatory risks in insurance firms.
• Expertise in financial crime prevention and compliance.

As true market specialists we work in partnership with our candidates and clients, delivering unrivalled market knowledge and insight. Driven by our passion to become the partner of choice we offer tailored advice and guidance...