Senior Compliance Officer

Markel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to oversee compliance oversight and support business operations. The candidate will provide guidance on regulatory changes and compliance matters, while preparing reports for senior management. Strong relevant compliance experience in the insurance space is required, alongside effective communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance industry, particularly with FCA and PRA regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to complete ongoing insurance compliance qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance guidance to trading divisions.
• Oversee implementation of regulatory changes.
• Prepare reports for senior management and boards.

Skills

Relevant compliance experience

Strong communication skills

Strong writing skills

Understanding of FCA and PRA rules

Education

Insurance compliance qualifications

Job description

Looking for a role where you will have a meaningful contribution to Markel’s second line compliance?

In your role as Senior Compliance Officer – Advisory business partner, you will make a meaningful contribution to Markel’s second line compliance oversight. This role provides a great opportunity to develop and grow your career in an exciting and growing business as part of an established compliance team.

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem‑solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

The role is part of the International Division Compliance function, which is overseen by the Chief Compliance officer. The team is well‑established with operations in multiple countries, managing all of Markel’s insurance activities outside the U.S. This role will report to the Director of Compliance for UK, London Markets and Canada Divisions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing key support, compliance guidance and advice to the business trading divisions of Markel’s international insurance operations. This includes oversight and challenge with a solution‑oriented mindset to help the division navigate its obligations in a sensible way.
• Overseeing and advising the first line on implementation of regulatory change, remediation actions (e.g., from our independent monitoring activities or as arising from internal audits, interactions with regulators or others) and other regulatory compliance matters.
• Supporting business goals e.g., growth projects, new products or distribution, change delivery.
• Supporting and guiding key first line functions on regulatory and Lloyd’s requirements. Key relationships would include but not in any way be limited to Risk team, the Office of the Chief Underwriting Officer, Head of Customer Outcomes, Global Risk Security, the Operational Resilience team, the Delegated and governance teams.
• Preparing reports for senior management, Boards and Committees.
• Supporting the compliance advisory team and involved with compliance risk assessments across the divisions.
• Interaction with the regulators where necessary.
• Keep up to date with regulation – e.g. attend trade body events or use other methods to ensure we are knowledgeable about strategic impacts of developments in the regulatory system.

Our must-haves:

• Relevant compliance experience in the insurance industry with strong SME knowledge of FCA and PRA rules.
• Lloyd’s and London market experience is also essential together with an understanding of the Canadian regulatory landscape would be beneficial.
• Strong licensing and understanding overseas regulatory capabilities.
• Can communicate effectively at all levels within the company with a high degree of professionalism.
• Have strong writing skills and a good grasp of technology to support and automate processes.
• Have passed or be prepared to complete insurance compliance qualifications relevant to the role. Ongoing development is actively encouraged.
• Previous exposure to senior stakeholder management would be beneficial given the need for appropriate communication within the company and timely reporting and resolution of any developing issues.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave.
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer.
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [e-mail] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.