Senior Global Insurance Compliance Leader

Barclay Simpson; United States; Remote; GBP 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Pension benefits

Job summary

Barclay Simpson is representing an established financial services organisation in appointing a Head of Insurance. This is a high-profile senior leadership post overseeing a sizeable team in an international market with responsibility for insurance oversight, risk management and market development.

The role requires strategic direction, regulatory insight and strong stakeholder management. The successful candidate will influence policies, engage with boards and navigate cross-border insurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience within insurance, reinsurance, risk, compliance or regulation.
• Previous experience within an insurance regulator or with substantial regulatory responsibility.
• Senior leadership experience with responsibility for specialist technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based insurance supervision and cross-border business.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver the strategic direction of the insurance function.
• Lead and develop a substantial team of insurance and reinsurance specialists.
• Oversee a risk-based programme of monitoring, assessment and review.
• Provide senior-level direction on complex insurance and reinsurance matters.
• Assess emerging risks, market developments and areas requiring intervention.
• Contribute to the development of policies, frameworks and professional standards.
• Build relationships with senior executives, industry bodies and international stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation at industry meetings, conferences and international forums.
• Deliver improvements to processes, systems and operating practices.
• Develop technical capability throughout the team and establish succession plans.
• Promote a culture of sound judgement, transparency and continuous improvement.

Skills

Insurance leadership

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Cross-border experience

Communication skills

Board engagement

Education

Relevant degree

Postgraduate degree or professional qualification

Job description

Barclay Simpson is representing an established financial services organisation in appointing a Head of Insurance. This is a high-profile senior leadership post overseeing a sizeable team in an international market with responsibility for insurance oversight, risk management and market development.

The role requires strategic direction, regulatory insight and strong stakeholder management. The successful candidate will influence policies, engage with boards and navigate cross-border insurance