Key Responsibilities • Support the leadership of the Compliance function in maintaining an effective Compliance Management System (CMS) that meets regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, controls and monitoring activities.
• Contribute to the delivery of the annual Compliance Plan and wider compliance objectives.
• Act as a subject matter expert for key compliance topics, providing practical regulatory advice and guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of regulatory frameworks and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and control effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver compliance training across a range of regulatory and conduct risk topics.
• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and thematic assessments, reporting findings and recommending improvements where required.
• Monitor and assess potential compliance breaches, escalating matters appropriately and supporting any regulatory notifications.
• Analyse regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business, governance arrangements and compliance framework.
• Support outsourcing and third-party risk assessments, ensuring arrangements align with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Provide guidance on financial crime, sanctions and broader regulatory risk matters.
• Collaborate with risk, legal and governance teams to support risk assessments, control reviews and compliance reporting.
• Prepare reports and management information for senior management, committees and Board-level stakeholders.
Key Requirements • Several years' experience within a Compliance role in the insurance sector.
• Strong knowledge of the UK regulatory environment, including FCA and PRA requirements.
• Experience developing and overseeing Conduct Risk and Product Governance frameworks.
• Good understanding of insurance regulatory compliance risks and governance expectations.
• Knowledge of additional compliance disciplines such as SMCR, Financial Crime, Financial Sanctions or Prudential Regulation.
• Experience conducting regulatory change assessments and implementing associated business requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical and commercially focused approach.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Experience producing Board, Committee and senior management reporting, including management information, risk indicators and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
Bruin is an independent recruitment consultancy with an exclusive focus on the financial and professional services sector.
Bruin is preferred supplier to the world's leading institutions who value our boutique apporach, our Consultants' in depth knowledge, and our award winning diversity and inclusion services.
As a specialist consultancy, we focus on assisting experienced candidates in our core areas and partner with clients to provide tailored advisory solutions.
Our core areas across the UK and Europe include:.
Acturial; Broking, Underwriting & Claims; Change Management & Technology; Compliance; Credit & Risk Management; Finance & Accountancy; HR & Secretarial; Investment & Middle Office; Legal; Operations; Pensions & Employee Benefits; Sales & Marketing
Our Consultants are some of the most experienced financial and professional services recruiters in the UK, offering expert advice and insight into the current jobs market. Whether you are seeking a short term assignment that suits your availability or the next permanent step in your career, our Consultants are on hand to help you secure the role that matches your needs.
Bruin has been recognised by a number of industry awards for our innovative diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a business we are vocal champions for a diverse talent pipeline and are proud of the reputation we have built in this area.
Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination.
As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs.
We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry.
Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
