Head of Compliance – Insurance

Hybrid – only 1 day per week in office
Full-time
Reports to: Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

About our client

General Insurance business, offering very unique proposition for a specific market. Our client offers a combination of smart tech and human expertise to make it possible to protect what matters most — your home and everything you love.

They’re changing the experience of insurance. Their innovative digital platform delivers instant quotes for complex cases, while their dedicated UK support team ensures real people are always there when it matters most.

They’ve already helped hundreds of thousands of people protect their homes — and they’re just getting started.

The Role

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Compliance to lead the Compliance function and help shape the next stage of our client’s growth.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for building and developing a compliance function that supports the mission and ensures alignment with FCA, PRA, Consumer Duty, SM&CR, and wider regulatory frameworks.

You’ll work closely with the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, senior leadership, and the Board to ensure the compliance strategy enables business innovation while safeguarding customers and maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain a robust Compliance Framework aligned with FCA and other regulatory standards.
• Lead regulatory oversight and horizon scanning to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Deliver compliance assurance, monitoring, and reporting to senior stakeholders and committees.
• Drive a strong compliance culture across the business, embedding awareness and accountability at every level.
• Lead engagement with regulators, ensuring transparency and effective issue management.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing compliance team aligned to the firm’s scale and ambition.

What We’re Looking For

Experience and Expertise

• Extensive compliance leadership experience in the insurance sector (home or personal lines preferred).
• Deep understanding of FCA/PRA regulations, Consumer Duty, SM&CR, financial promotions, and financial crime.
• Proven track record in delivering compliance programmes, monitoring plans, and thematic reviews.
• Experience engaging with regulators and managing Skilled Person (s166) reviews.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Leadership

• Inspirational people leader — able to build, motivate, and mentor high-performing teams.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and regulatory change in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Professional compliance qualifications (e.g., ICA, CISI, ACII) preferred.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Awareness of regulatory implications of AI and machine learning is a plus.

Ready to make your mark?
Join us in shaping the future of GI insurance. Apply today.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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