Compliance Manager - Oversight & Assurance

Job Title: Compliance Manager - Oversight & Assurance

Location: London

Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience

Reporting to: Head of Compliance

Type: Permanent / Hybrid

Overview:

This is a key leadership role within the compliance function, responsible for delivering oversight and assurance across regulatory and internal compliance frameworks. Acting as a strategic partner to the Head of Compliance, you will lead on the design and execution of the annual monitoring plan, ensure effective testing of compliance controls, and provide robust reporting to senior stakeholders. This role is central to strengthening governance, driving regulatory standards, and maintaining a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of the annual Compliance Oversight & Assurance Monitoring Plan
• Report findings on compliance risks, controls, breaches, and root causes to senior management
• Prepare insightful, data-led MI and reports for executive committees and external stakeholders
• Manage special investigations and thematic reviews, ensuring timely resolution and tracking
• Maintain the Compliance Oversight & Assurance Framework, ensuring alignment with evolving regulations
• Act as the primary liaison with internal assurance functions (Risk, Audit, Controls)
• Support the Head of Compliance as a strategic advisor and operational lead
• Promote a culture of Speak Up / Listen Up and psychological safety across the organisation
• Line manage and develop a small team, including mentoring, career development, and performance feedback
• Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into team practices and culture

• Excellent knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA), with 7+ years in compliance, audit, risk, or regulatory roles
• Proven expertise in compliance testing, assurance frameworks, and controls effectiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge, influence, and communicate with senior stakeholders
• Ability to produce high-quality written reports, interpret complex regulation, and meet strict deadlines
• Experience managing teams and developing junior compliance professionals
• Minimum of a degree-level education, with relevant professional qualifications

• Experience within the Insurance/London Market sector
• Familiarity with key regulatory issues such as AML, ABC, sanctions, fraud, Lloyd's licensing, and anti-competitive practices

• £41,500 (depending on experience and location)
• £39,500 per annum depending on experience
• £41,500 (depending on experience and location)
• £39,500 per annum depending on experience