Compliance Advice Team Lead

Lead a High-Performing Compliance Advisory Function

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Advice Team Lead to oversee the second line regulatory advice function within a UK insurance business. In this influential role, you will guide a specialist compliance team, support regulatory adherence across the organisation, and ensure consistently good customer outcomes.

You will also provide direct support to – and where required deputise for – the Head of Compliance, including participation in key governance forums and committees.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about regulatory excellence, developing people, and shaping a positive compliance culture.

The head office location is Cardiff, South Wales with the role requiring 1 office day per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading and developing the

Compliance Advice Team

, ensuring timely, accurate and business-focused regulatory advice.

Acting as the subject matter expert for regulatory interpretation and guidance across the organisation.

Providing independent oversight and challenge on product development activities, including contributions to senior product and pricing forums.

Overseeing and challenging the implementation of regulatory change initiatives.

Reviewing and challenging non-financial regulatory reporting.

Supporting and deputising for the Head of Compliance, including attendance at relevant committees and governance groups.

Coaching and mentoring team members to enhance capability, confidence, and subject matter expertise.

Keeping abreast of market developments and emerging regulatory themes to help shape business direction.

Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influencing decisions where appropriate.

Collaborating effectively across the organisation and supporting the production of compliance reporting for governance committees.

Maintaining documentation within a centralised evidence suite.

About You

You will be well suited to this role if you have:

Compliance advisory experience

, ideally within General Insurance.

Experience managing and developing a team within a compliance or similar function.

Strong knowledge of the FCA regulatory framework and practical understanding of insurance industry operations.

A customer-focused mindset with an appreciation of business processes and outcomes.

A proactive, initiative-led approach to identifying issues and driving actions.

Strong planning, organisation, and time-management skills.

Excellent communication, leadership and influencing abilities, including engagement at senior and committee level.

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