Compliance Advice Lead

Compliance Advice Team Lead

Lead a High-Performing Compliance Advisory Function

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Advice Team Lead to oversee the second line regulatory advice function within a UK insurance business. In this influential role, you will guide a specialist compliance team, support regulatory adherence across the organisation, and ensure consistently good customer outcomes.

You will also provide direct support to — and where required deputise for — the Head of Compliance, including participation in key governance forums and committees.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about regulatory excellence, developing people, and shaping a positive compliance culture.

The head office location is Cardiff, South Wales with the role requiring 1 office day per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the Compliance Advice Team, ensuring timely, accurate and business-focused regulatory advice.
• Acting as the subject matter expert for regulatory interpretation and guidance across the organisation.
• Providing independent oversight and challenge on product development activities, including contributions to senior product and pricing forums.
• Overseeing and challenging the implementation of regulatory change initiatives.
• Reviewing and challenging non-financial regulatory reporting.
• Supporting and deputising for the Head of Compliance, including attendance at relevant committees and governance groups.
• Coaching and mentoring team members to enhance capability, confidence, and subject matter expertise.
• Keeping abreast of market developments and emerging regulatory themes to help shape business direction.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influencing decisions where appropriate.
• Collaborating effectively across the organisation and supporting the production of compliance reporting for governance committees.
• Maintaining documentation within a centralised evidence suite.

About You

You will be well suited to this role if you have:

• Compliance advisory experience, ideally within General Insurance.
• Experience managing and developing a team within a compliance or similar function.
• Strong knowledge of the FCA regulatory framework and practical understanding of insurance industry operations.
• A customer-focused mindset with an appreciation of business processes and outcomes.
• A proactive, initiative-led approach to identifying issues and driving actions.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing abilities, including engagement at senior and committee level.