Compliance Manager

  • IPS Group
  • Aug 16, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

We are working with a fast-growing MGA for a Compliance Manager role to work closely with the Head of Compliance. This role offers broad exposure across multiple compliance disciplines, making it ideal for someone looking to step into a wider, more influential position and take ownership of key regulatory initiatives.What you'll do:
  • Ensure our compliance with all regulations applicable to the UK motor insurance distribution, with the key focus on the FCA requirements (including the IDD, SMCR, Financial Crime, Credit Broking)
  • Act as a trusted business partner, providing prompt, clear and pragmatic compliance advice on strategic projects, new initiatives and day-to-day business queries
  • Keep actions, evidence, records and deadlines accurate, complete and well organised, ensuring that compliance deliverables are completed to a consistently high standard
  • Coordinate and lead on the key deliverables, including regulatory returns (eg. RMAR), Compliance Monitoring Plan, Board and committee packs, compliance policies and procedures
  • Conduct horizon scanning - monitor and assess regulatory and legislative developments and help the business turn them into concrete and timely actions
  • Build strong alliances and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the company to promote business engagement in risk and compliance matters
  • Work closely with the UK Country Manager, the Group Compliance Team, the UK DPO as well as with the senior stakeholders across the whole UK business.
What we're looking for:
  • Around 5 years of exposure in compliance in the UK insurance (including law firms) and / or insurance distribution market
  • In depth working knowledge of the regulatory requirements relevant to the insurance distribution activities in the UK, in particular, the FCA requirements
  • A sharp and curious mindset, with the ability to understand complex issues quickly and identify what really matters.
  • A commercially minded approach and the ability to balance regulatory requirements, customer outcomes and business objectives.
  • Open minded keen to help the company reach its objectives
  • Strong organisational skills and a structured, disciplined approach to managing priorities, records, actions and deadlines.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, with the confidence to move between different topics and respond effectively as business priorities evolve.
  • The ability to work in a dynamic and complex environment, manage competing deadlines and remain composed and objective under pressure.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to explain technical requirements in clear, straightforward language
  • Ability to prioritise work, meet challenging deadlines and work in a dynamic and complex environment while remaining composed and objective under pressure
Nice-to have:
  • Law degree is a plus
  • Experience in regulatory oversight of insurance intermediaries.
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