Head of Compliance

# Head of Compliance Head of Compliance Location London Discipline: Job type: Contact name: Alex Contact email: Job ref: J5318 Published: 8 days ago Head of Compliance opportunity working with a top performing global insurer. In this role, you will be reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and lead both Advisory and Financial Crime operations.Key Responsibilities:• Drive improved compliance standards through clear guidance and fair challenge.• Embed regulatory requirements and customer focus into all activities.• Support and influence senior management and external stakeholders on compliance matters.• Stay informed of regulatory and business changes.• Share compliance expertise across the business.• Escalate key issues to the Head of Compliance and senior leadership.• Develop, implement, and enhance Compliance procedures.• Act as Deputy to the Head of Compliance when required.• Set and review objectives for direct reports.• Provide strategic direction, training, and governance to the Advisory Team.• Ensure the Advisory Team supports the business on regulatory issues, queries, and change initiatives.• Oversee the External Change Review Group (ECRG) process, tracking legal and regulatory changes.• Manage an effective Relationship Management model.• Act as Compliance Consultant on new propositions and projects.• Allocate Compliance support for internal projects and assess related risks.• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.• Oversee the work of the Data Protection Officer and Financial Promotions Team.• Lead second-line Financial Crime governance, policies, and controls.• Deliver accurate and insightful Financial Crime reporting and MI.• Manage engagement with regulators, trade bodies, and law enforcement on Financial Crime matters.• Oversee execution of Financial Crime activities including advice, reporting, investigations, and stakeholder engagement.• Lead and manage the second-line Financial Crime team.Skills and Experience:• Experience in leading teams across both financial crime and advisory within an insurance carrier (property and casualty or life preferred).