Compliance Business Partner

5w1 month ago

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London, GB · Full-time · £65,000 – £85,000

About this role

We are looking for a Compliance Business Partner to join our Risk and Compliance function. You will play a key role in supporting the business to maintain strong regulatory standards while enabling sustainable commercial growth. Reporting directly into the Fractional Compliance Leader, this hands-on second line role suits 3-6 years’ experience in financial services compliance.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across broking, underwriting, partnerships, product, and operations. Provide clear, pragmatic regulatory advice and ensure compliance frameworks are effectively embedded. Act as a trusted advisor while building strong relationships to support compliant decision-making.

Monitor regulatory developments like FCA publications and thematic reviews, assessing impact on the business. Interpret and advise on rules including ICOBS, SYSC, and Consumer Duty. Conduct gap analysis and provide second line oversight on regulatory change implementation.

Support design and execution of a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan, conducting thematic reviews on financial promotions, product governance, and distribution. Oversee policy reviews, documentation of controls, and remediation tracking. Prepare compliance Management Information for Risk & Compliance governance forums.

Requirements

3-6 years’ experience in a compliance, risk, or regulatory role within a regulated financial services environment
Ideally experience within an insurance broker
Strong technical knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority requirements
Ability to influence and partner with the business in a fast-paced, digital insurance environment
Experience providing pragmatic regulatory advice to senior stakeholders
Familiarity with ICOBS, SYSC, and Consumer Duty
Skills in product governance, fair value assessments, and distribution arrangements

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted compliance advisor to business units, providing clear and practical guidance on regulatory obligations
Build strong working relationships with underwriting, partnerships, product, and claims teams
Provide independent challenge on product governance, fair value assessments, distribution arrangements, and customer journeys
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
Interpret and advise on FCA rules and guidance, including ICOBS, SYSC, and Consumer Duty
Conduct gap analysis against new regulatory requirements and provide second line oversight
Support development, implementation, and enhancement of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
Conduct thematic reviews and control testing across key regulatory areas like financial promotions and vulnerable customers