Senior Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer
Location: London/Hybrid
Department: Compliance
Contract: Permanent

A specialist Lloyd’s market insurance group is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join their Compliance & Governance team, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance and Governance.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in supporting compliance across global operations, helping the business navigate regulatory requirements and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the Group’s Compliance function across multiple jurisdictions.

• Deputise for the Head of Compliance & Governance, including mentoring and training team members.

• Represent Compliance in governance committees and meetings.

• Provide practical guidance to brokers, underwriters, and production teams on new business initiatives, ensuring regulatory and commercial risks are managed.

• Horizon-scanning to identify and interpret emerging regulatory, legal, and market developments, translating these into actionable advice.

• Draft, maintain, and update Group Compliance Manuals and policies.

• Support implementation and monitoring of the Group’s Compliance Monitoring Timetable and risk-based compliance framework.

• Oversee data protection governance, incident management, and subject access requests, deputising for the DPO where required.

• Support Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plans, internal audits, and external audit coordination.

• Review and manage Terms of Business Agreements (TOBAs), conduct due diligence, and monitor Appointed Representatives.

• Conduct sanctions screening, broking/underwriting peer reviews, and claims peer reviews.

• Assist with regulatory reporting, including FCA tools such as RegData and Connect.

• Administer the Group’s training platform, ensuring regulatory training requirements are met and reporting any gaps.

• Maintain compliance registers (gifts & hospitality, complaints, breaches, conflicts of interest) and contribute to quarterly Board Reports.

• Review legal documentation as required and act as first point of contact for day-to-day compliance queries.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a compliance role within insurance, financial services, or a regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices across multiple jurisdictions.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of advising senior management and production teams effectively.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with attention to detail.

• FCA-regulated experience is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Permanent role with opportunity to make a tangible impact on compliance across a growing Lloyd’s market group.

• Hybrid working options to support flexible work arrangements.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.