Compliance Director

We are exclusively partnered with a leading MGU (Managing General Underwriter) to appoint a Compliance Director for an initial 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO. You will be responsible for overseeing the full breadth of compliance activities across the business, with a particular focus on delivering key strategic compliance initiatives to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the principal compliance lead for the business, advising the CEO, Board, and wider executive team.
• Manage all regulatory relationships, including direct engagement with the FCA and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee risk reporting to both the Board and the firm's Private Equity backer.
• Lead on strategic compliance projects and change initiatives, ensuring the business remains ahead of regulatory expectations.
• Drive a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organisation.
• Maintain and enhance internal compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures to meet regulatory obligations.

Requirements:

• A strong track record of operating at senior/executive level within a compliance function, ideally within MGA/MGU environments.
• Excellent knowledge of FCA regulation, insurance market practices, and risk management frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead regulatory engagement and advise senior stakeholders.
• Available to start within the next 3 months.
• Commercial, pragmatic, and able to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives.

Why Join?

• Work closely with a dynamic CEO and a high-growth MGU business.
• Influence the business's strategic compliance and risk agenda at a critical growth phase.
• Be part of a PE-backed environment with exciting growth ambitions.
• Potential opportunity for the role to transition into a permanent position following the initial contract.

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