A well-established insurance group is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to join its Risk & Compliance function. This is a senior, high-impact role supporting executive leadership, with responsibility for delivering compliance frameworks, regulatory advisory and financial crime oversight across a complex insurance environment.
The Role You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing commercially focused compliance guidance while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across the UK and international operations.
Key Duties
Lead the delivery of the annual Compliance Plan and key workstreams
Provide expert advice on regulatory matters, including sanctions, licensing and SMCR
Oversee financial crime controls, including sanctions screening and due diligence on insureds and brokers
Design and deliver risk-based monitoring and assurance programmes
Support the development and embedding of compliance frameworks, policies and governance structures
Manage and support members of the Compliance team
Assist with regulatory applications and engagement with regulators
Contribute to Board and Committee reporting and attend senior governance forums
Deliver compliance training across the business
Experience Required
Minimum 5+ years’ Compliance experience within the insurance sector (essential)
Strong background in financial crime, sanctions, licensing and regulatory advisory
Experience within a non-life insurer environment
Proven ability to operate as a decision-maker on complex compliance matters
Experience managing or mentoring team members
Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and insurance market practices