Compliance Monitoring Manager

Job description

Salary c.£70,000

Location: London / Home based with requirement to do 4 office days per month (weekly / 2 days per fortnight or 4 days in one week)

An established and fast-growing UK insurer is seeking a Compliance Monitoring Manager to join its high-performing Risk & Compliance function. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a robust compliance monitoring framework within a business that combines innovative technology with deep industry expertise.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for designing and delivering a dynamic, risk-based compliance monitoring and assurance plan. Working closely with first-line teams, you’ll provide independent oversight, constructive challenge, and actionable insight to ensure regulatory compliance and strong customer outcomes.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership, offering exposure across the full breadth of insurance operations including sales, claims, complaints, financial promotions, and outsourcing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive compliance monitoring and assurance plan, including thematic reviews and control testing
• Conduct deep-dive assessments across key business areas to evaluate regulatory compliance and effectiveness of controls
• Identify control weaknesses, root causes, and emerging risks, ensuring remediation actions are agreed and tracked to completion
• Produce clear, insightful reporting for senior stakeholders and governance committees
• Support targeted reviews in response to incidents, regulatory changes, or emerging risks
• Enhance monitoring methodologies, frameworks, and reporting processes
• Use MI, data analytics, and trend analysis to inform risk-based priorities
• Build strong relationships across the business, embedding a culture of proactive and proportionate compliance

About You

• Strong understanding of FCA regulations, including Consumer Duty, SYSC, PROD, ICOBS, and financial crime requirements
• Experience in compliance monitoring, assurance, or testing within insurance or financial services
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes and deliver practical recommendations
• Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Self-starter, comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities

Desirable:

• Experience within home or personal lines insurance
• Knowledge of SMCR, outsourcing oversight, and data-led assurance approaches
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. ICA, CISI, ACII)
• Exposure to regulatory reviews or thematic work (e.g. FCA/PRA, s166)

Why Apply?

• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and customer focus
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment with genuine work-life balance
• Be part of a business recognised as a great place to work, with a supportive and inclusive culture
• Access strong benefits including bonus potential, private healthcare, pension, and professional development support
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing, purpose-driven organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional looking to take ownership in a dynamic environment where their work will directly influence customer outcomes and regulatory excellence.

Apply now to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English