Location: London / Hybrid
Company: Leading Global Insurance Group - Specialty Division
This is a specialist provider of innovative insurance solutions, connecting US-based intermediaries with flexible, global capacity. Operating as both a broker and underwriter, the company offers a unique combination of in-house binding authority and market access across major insurance and reinsurance markets.
As part of a globally recognised insurance group, the organisation leverages extensive resources, international expertise, and a strong reputation for excellence in the insurance value chain.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team within a well-capitalised and highly respected insurance group.
Role Purpose
This role sits within the Risk Management & Compliance team and is focused on ensuring compliance with UK and US regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for advising the business, supporting the implementation of regulatory change, and ensuring frameworks and policies are aligned with both regulatory obligations and commercial goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a first point of contact for compliance queries across the business
- Provide practical regulatory advice while supporting business objectives
- Monitor and assess regulatory developments in both the UK and US
- Lead or support the implementation of:
- Enhanced scope requirements under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR)
- Operational Resilience rules
- FCA guidance on Non-Financial Misconduct
- Draft, maintain, and update relevant compliance policies and procedures
- Deliver compliance training across the organisation
- Carry out compliance monitoring and thematic reviews
- Produce internal and external reports, including KPIs and board-level updates
- Assist with managing data incidents and breach reporting
- Review and update the organisation's Modern Slavery Act statement annually
- Support and coach junior team members, and represent the organisation at relevant market events and forums
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Experience working in a regulated insurance environment
- Strong understanding of the FCA Handbook as it applies to insurance intermediaries
- Ability to interpret and apply regulation in a practical and proportionate manner
- Experience with US surplus lines or E&S business
Benefits
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance (including family cover), digital GP access, and an annual wellbeing allowance
- Hybrid Working: Up to 3 days per week working from home
- Flexible Hours: Core working hours with flexibility as needed
- Professional Development: Support for industry qualifications, exams, and memberships (subject to approval)
- Family Leave: Enhanced, gender-neutral family leave policy (up to 26 weeks at full pay after 26 weeks' service)
- Team Culture: Friendly, collaborative environment with regular team socials
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The organisation is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and supported. It embraces a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, and aims to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
