Sales Director - Professional Indemnity

We are supporting a reputable Lloyd's specialty broker in their search for a Sanctions Lead/Sanctions Manager. Reporting into the Head of Financial Crime, the Sanctions Manager is responsible for ensuring the Group maintains robust, effective and compliant sanctions systems and controls to effectively mitigate the risk of breaching trade or financial sanctions. Acting as the Group’s sanctions subject matter expert, the role provides authoritative advice, training, guidance and interpretation of sanctions legislation – particularly in relation to complex and high-risk areas, such as Russia and marine-related sanctions. Key Duties Serve as the organisation’s primary point of contact for sanctions matters, delivering clear, timely, and practical guidance to the business. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK, EU, US, UN, and other relevant sanctions regimes, analysing changes and interpreting their impact on operations. Advise on the practical implications of sanctions updates, ensuring business teams understand obligations and associated risks. Act as the key escalation point for complex sanctions queries and screening issues. Draft, maintain, and review sanctions-related financial crime policies, procedures, and supporting documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory and legislative developments. Supervise the review, investigation, and escalation of sanctions screening alerts, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate handling of high-risk matters. Ensure that sanctions screening systems and controls remain effective, risk-based, and aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. Monitor business activities to identify and address incidents of non-compliance with financial crime policies relating to sanctions. Ensure the sanctions team follows clear, documented processes for review, investigation, escalation, and record-keeping. Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to sanctions team members, supporting technical development and career progression. Oversee the maintenance of sanctions-related logs, registers, and management information (MI), ensuring data is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. About You You will have worked in an insurance business (preferably P&I club or broker) as part of a financial crime team (Lloyd's will still be considered). Demonstrable experience in dealing with high-level sanctions advisory queries, particularly in marine war risks. A real self starter that can work autonomously. The ability to supervise and potentially undertake direct reports. An excellent verbal and written communicator that is comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders. If this sounds like it is of interest to you, please apply!

Arthur are working with a high-performing Lloyd's syndicate that are looking to augment their Financial Crime function as they progress with their application to become their own managing agent. This is a key strategic role for the back office function, where you would be expected to build and implement formidable financial crime frameworks and then handle all day-to-day queries. Key Duties Act as a subject matter expert on financial crime matters, providing clear and practical advice to senior management and business units on complex issues, including complex sanctions queries, client onboarding and KYC/CDD requirements. Lead organisation-wide financial crime risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and implement strategies to mitigate or eliminate identified risks effectively. Develop, maintain, and update the organisation’s financial crime policies, procedures, and control frameworks to ensure alignment with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices, including AML requirements and financial crime legislation. Support the Head of Compliance and serve as the primary point of escalation for financial crime matters, ensuring the business receives timely and accurate guidance. Monitor emerging regulations and industry best practices, identifying opportunities to enhance the organisation’s financial crime framework. Ensure that all necessary updates and improvements are implemented promptly across the business. Provide guidance and support to compliance team members, mentoring junior staff by sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to strengthen the overall capability of the compliance function. About You You will have demonstrable experience in a financial crime environment within insurance, preferably with experience of working in a Managing Agent that is going through it's MA application process. SME level of knowledge in and around complex sanctions queries and providing high-level compliance advice to senior stakeholders. You are a real problem solver with strong analytical skills. A willingness to mentor and develop junior members of the team. You will be an autonomous self-starter. If you have the relevant financial crime experience within insurance, please apply.

Arthur are partnered with a (re)insurer that are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and oversee the organisation’s compliance function. Reporting into the CRO, This position is responsible for monitoring conduct and regulatory compliance risks, supporting effective governance, and ensuring that the organisation adheres to all relevant legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. Key Duties Manage and maintain the organisation’s compliance framework, including monitoring activities, policies, procedures, and supporting tools. Provide guidance and advice to internal teams on regulatory and compliance requirements. Monitor conduct risk and general compliance risks, including those related to outsourced service providers. Maintain accurate records, registers, logs, and documentation supporting the compliance framework. Escalate identified risks, issues, or breaches promptly and ensure appropriate actions are taken. Support the development and implementation of compliance policies aligned with the organisation’s overall strategy. Produce internal compliance reporting, including reporting on whistleblowing arrangements and compliance activities. Develop and maintain management information (MI) tools and reporting systems to demonstrate regulatory and statutory compliance. Oversee and maintain the organisation’s incident management processes. Continuously review and improve compliance processes and working practices, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Ensure all compliance activities reflect the organisation’s governance and accountability obligations. Prepare and submit regulatory reports and filings to relevant authorities within required timeframes. Oversee compliance training programmes, including learning platforms and compliance-related onboarding for new employees. Monitor regulatory developments and external guidance to proactively address new or changing compliance requirements. Review and oversee the policies and procedures of outsourced providers to ensure they meet regulatory standards. Conduct compliance reviews and assessments to evaluate adherence to relevant regulations, internal policies, and best practices. About You You must have demonstrable compliance experience within insurance, ideally with exposure to reinsurance. Completed, or actively progressing toward, a recognised compliance professional qualification (e.g., CISI or equivalent), alongside practical experience in an operational compliance role. Strong knowledge of FCA and PRA regulatory requirements, including the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), and familiarity with relevant industry standards. Highly organised, methodical, and detail-focused, with strong analytical abilities and the capacity to interpret complex information quickly and accurately. Demonstrated experience in regulatory horizon scanning, with the ability to proactively identify emerging regulatory developments and adapt compliance frameworks accordingly. Proven ability to produce high-quality reports, documentation, and management information to support regulatory compliance and internal decision-making. If you have relevant insurance expeirence within compliance, please apply!