Head of Compliance

Overview

As Head of Compliance, you will lead the company’s compliance function across all operations, with a focus on the Employee Benefits division. Based in Surrey or Manchester, you’ll ensure alignment with UK and international regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will partner with senior management and the Board to build a robust compliance framework, manage risk assessments, audits, and training, and drive timely action on issues. This is a strategic, governance-focused role in a hybrid, cross-border environment that values proactive regulatory leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s compliance program
• Ensure adherence to UK and international regulations governing insurance brokerage and employee benefits
• Provide expert guidance on compliance matters to senior management and the Board
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits
• Design and manage compliance training for staff
• Oversee investigations into compliance issues and breaches with corrective action plans
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and best practices
• Travel across offices as needed

Key requirements

• Insurance or employee benefits experience
• Experience implementing a robust compliance framework

• strategic thinking
• leadership and stakeholder management
• clear communication
• regulatory compliance
• risk assessments
• audits

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