Senior Compliance Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£120,000 / year
CATEGORY
Insurance
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SKILLS

Compliance frameworks Regulatory advisory Financial crime controls Sanctions screening Risk-based monitoring SMCR Compliance training Regulatory applications

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Compliance Manager

Senior Compliance Manager (Insurance)
London/Hybrid
£120,000 + benefits

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.

  • 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

Salary & Location

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Location: London
Work type: Hybrid

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